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YEARBOOK
Minutes and Reports of the 178th Annual Meeting
With Lists and Statistics
CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS
APRIL 29, 30 and MAY 1, 1977
THE BOARD OF MINISTERIAL AID
Officers
President: Rev. Clarence W. Fuller, 121 W. Foster St., Melrose 02176
Secretary: Rev. Emil C. Beck, P.O. Box 2246, Salem End and Badger
Roads, Framingham, Mass. 01701
Treasurer: Rev. Daniel Leavitt, Edgell Rd., Framingham, MA. 01701
Asst. Treas.: Rev. Donald Simpson, 26 Brattle St., Worcester, MA. 01606
All applications for aid should be sent to the Rev. Clarence W. Fuller,
121 W. Foster St., Melrose 02176.
Should anyone desire to leave a legacy in aid of the benevolent work
of this board, the following form of bequest will be sufficient:
I give and devise to The Board of Ministerial Aid, incorporated under the
laws of Massachusetts, for the charitable uses and purposes of said Corporation
Gifts are needed from living donors.
Agreement exists between the Board of Ministerial Aid and the
National Board for Ministerial Assistance by which the State Board pays
all grants from its net income, calls on the National Board only for
Christmas checks from its Emergency Fund created by the Christmas
offering and disburses to National any unused income in excess of a
reasonable reserve. The National Board for Ministerial Assistance re-
ceives a portion of the funds assigned to the Pension Boards in the budget
of the United Church of Christ.
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YEARBOOK
MINUTES AND REPORTS OF THE 178th ANNUAL MEETING
WITH LISTS AND STATISTICS
CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS
April 29 and 3a, May 1, 1977
Host Churches
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NOTICES
AH communications should be addressed to the Massachusetts Conference of the
United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 2246, Salem End and Badger Roads, Framing-
ham, Mass. 01701.
All missionary money being sent through the Conference should be made payable
to the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ and sent to: Atten-
tion of The Rev. Emil C. Beck, Associate Conference Minister and Treasurer,
P.O. Box 2246, Salem End and Badger Roads, Framingham, Mass. 01701.
Unless requested otherwise, these contributions, beyond the sum the Conference
retains for its own work (from undesignated money), are sent on to the Treasurer
of the United Church of Christ in New York, where they are divided among the
Boards and Instrumentalities according to the agreed upon percentages.
It is recommended and earnestly requested that church treasurers remit monthly
such funds as are in hand, and that the final remittance for each calendar year
be sent before December 31, if credit is desired in the next Year Book.
Copies of the Act of Incorporation may be had on application to P.O. Box 2246,
Salem End and Badger Roads, Framingham, Mass. 01701.
The churches are requested to contribute through the treasurers of their Associa-
tions for the expenses of the Conference a sum as Fellowship dues equivalent to
$2.25 for each member, based upon the total membership of January 1, 1977 and
the treasurers of the Associations are requested to forward the amounts as soon as
possible to the Associate Conference Minister and Treasurer, P.O. Box 2246, Salem
End and Badger Roads, Framingham, Mass. 01701.
The "Minutes" are sent to the churches by direction of the Conference, with
distribution of one copy to every minister, one to every church clerk, one to every
Conference official or committee member, one to each local Association official
named within, and one to every life member of the Massachusetts Home Mis-
sionary Society. As long as the edition lasts, other copies may be secured for
Two Dollars upon application to the Registrar, P.O. Box 2246, Salem End and
Badger Roads, Framingham, Mass. 01701. It is suggested that every church preserve
a copy of the "Minutes" with its other records.
The National Year Book is available to church clerks and retired ministers upon
request to the United Church of Christ, 297 Park Avenue South, New York, N. Y.
10010 for a fee of $7.00 a copy.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
(AREA CODE 617)
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CENTER - Framingham - Massachusetts - 01701
Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ 875-5233
Area Offices
Central Area, Worcester 853-3446
Metropolitan Boston Area, Boston 742-4450
Northeast Area, Georgetown 352-2486
Southeast Area, Plymouth 746-8330
Western Area, Amherst (Area Code 413) 253-9307
Conference Center — Craigville 775-1265
The Board of Ministerial Aid 875-5233
Massachusetts Congregational Fund 875-5233
Pastoral Settlement Committee 875-5233
CONGREGATIONAL HOUSE - 14 Beacon Street - Boston - Massachusetts - 02108
American Congregational Association 523-0470
Boston City Missionary Society 742-6830
Congrergational Library 523-0470
Massachusetts Council of Churches ■• 523-2711
Massachusetts Conference Planned Giving Program 227-1750
HISTORICAL SKETCH
The Massachusetts Missionary Society was organized on May 29, 1799, in Boston.
There were thirty-€ight charter members, mainly followers of the theology of Sam-
uel Hopkins. They were "impelled by a deep commiseration for the unhappy state
of those who were perishing for lack of those precious means of salvation which we
enjoy." Their intention, was to spread "the knowledge of the glorious Gospel of
Christ among the poor Heathens and in those remote parts of our country in which
the inhabitants had not enjoyed the benefits of a Christian ministry and Christian
ordinances," i.e., outside Massachusetts. Nathaniel Emmons, fifty-four years pastor
at Franklin, was the first president. The Society was incorporated in 1808.
Origin of Massachusetts Home Missionary Society
In 1827 the Massachusetts Missionary Society and the Domestic Missionary Society
of Massachusetts Proper (which had come into being in 1818 to "see every parish in
the State well supplied with a faithful Minister of Christ"), were united under the
name of the Massachusetts Missionary Society. This meant that while the Domestic
Missionary Society of Massachusetts Proper lost its name, the Massachusetts Mission-
ary Society was henceforth to work almost exclusively in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Missionary Society became the Massachusetts "Home" Mission-
ary Society in 1844. This was simply to emphasize that the work of the Society had
become exclusively for America and for the Massachusetts part of America.
Origin of Massachusetts Conference
The General Association of Massachusetts came into being in 1802. This ultimately
became the Massachusetts Congregational Conference. The Conference then merged
with the Massachusetts Home Missionary Society in 1927, to become the Massachu-
setts Congregational Conference and Missionary Society. This was the result of
twenty-seven years' agitation, accelerated by a recommendation of the National
Council in 1907. The charter of the Massachusetts Home Missionary Society was
used as the basis for the union of the two organizations. In 1953 the name was
changed to Massachusetts Congregational Christian Conference. In 1966 the name
was changed again to the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ.
The Conference assumes responsibility for all Congregational missionary work done
in Massachusetts. It supports a staff of eleven persons who give ministerial and ex-
ecutive leadership to a broad program of work designed to help the churches, to
develop the fellowship of the ministers and churches, and to cultivate practical sup-
port for denominational and inter-denominational projects and programs.
CONTENTS
PAGE
Board of Ministerial Aid Inside Front Cover
Notices 3
Telephone Directory 3
Historical Sketch 4
Executive Staff and Officers 7
Board of Directors 8
Committees of the Board of Directors, 1977-1978 9
Ecumenical Commission 22
Representatives Elected by the Conference Serving on Other Boards .... 23
Massachusetts Delegates to General Synod 24
Elected to U. C. C. Instrumentalities 26
Bylaws of the Conference 28
Past Annual Meetings 40
Minutes of the 178th Annual Meeting 41
Ground Rules for the 178tli Annual Meetmg 55
Resolutions Adopted at the 178th Annual Meeting 56
Minister and President's Address 69
Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports 77
Massachusetts Congregational Fund 102
Other Reports of the Treasurer 103
City Missionary Society, Boston, Inc 106
Congregational Library of the American Congregational Association .. 107
Massachusetts Congregational Charitable Society 107
Massachusetts Convention of Congregational Ministers 108
Statistical Tables 109
Tables of Summaries 126
Map — Showing Conference Areas , 130
Associations of the Churches and Ministerial Standing 131
Nonordained Directors of Christian Education 154
Ordinations 155
Necrology 155
Alphabetical List of Ministers 156
Massachusetts Congregational Fund Inside Back Cover
Massachusetts Conference Planned Giving Program .... Outside Back Cover
Bequests Outside Back Cover
1977
MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE
of the UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST
Established 1799 — Incorporated 1808
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CENTER
P.O. Box 2246, Salem End and Badger Roads, Framingham, Mass. 01701
Executive Officers
Minister and President
Rev. Avery D. Post
Minister and President Emeritus
Rev. Dr. Albert J. Penner
Associate Conference Minister and Treasurer
Rev. Emil C. Beck
Secretary
Mrs. Irene M. Anthony
Stafif
Associate Conference Ministers in the Areas
Central Area
Rev. Dr. Donald A. Simpson
485 Grove St., Worcester 01605 (617-853-3446)
Metropolitan Boston Area
Rev. Charles H. Harper
14 Beacon St., Boston 02108 (617-742-4450)
Northeast Area
Rev. a. Karl Phillippi
12 West Main St., Georgetown 01833 (617-352-2486)
Southeast Area
Rev. Paul E. Sinn
8 Town Square, Plymouth 02360 (617-746-8330)
Western Area
Rev. James L. Lancaster
24 Churchill Street, Amherst 01002 (413-253-9307)
Associate Conference Minister and Director, Craigville Conference Center
Rev. Dr. William F. Hobbs
Craigville Conference Center, Craigville 02636 (617-775-1265)
Consultant in Financial Development and Stewardship
Rev. George D. Condon
Staff Associate in Organizational Development
Rev. Dr. Walter Telfer
Resources Consultant / Coordinator
Mrs. Margaret (Peg) Jacobs
Officers
Moderator: Mrs. Faith Johnson, 104 Elm St., Georgetown 01833
(617-352-8675) (Bus. 617-475-3528)
Vice Moderator: Rev. Edward A. Walker, 535 West Chestnut St., Brockton 02401
(617-587-7989) (Bus. 617-586-1739)
Recording Secretary: Rev. Theodore Gregg, Still River Rd., Harvard 01451
(617-456-3952)
8 Directors 1977
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairperson
Rev. Richard A. Stoehr, P. 0. Drawer S, South Dennis 02660 617-394-5221
Vice Chairperson
Dr. T. Nelson Baker, 31 Patricia Road, Sudbury 01776 617-443-2752
Clerk
Mrs. Eleanor M. Kell, UCC Center, P.O. Box 2246, Framingham 01701
617-875-5233
Class of 1978
Rev. Robert Berkey, 2 Birch Hill RA, South Hadley 01075 413-533-5364
Bus. 413-538-2233
Mr. Kenneth Berry, 297 Winter St., HoUiston 01746 Bus. 617-434-2200
Rev. J. Everett Bodge, 44 School St., Andover 01810 617-374-4550
Rev. Donald E. Overlook, 355 Franklin St., Melrose 02176 617-665-0422
Rev. Richard A. Stoehr, P. 0. Drawer S, South Dennis 02660 617-394-5221
Bus. 617-394-5992
Class of 1979
Mr. Robert Bates, 16 Hyatt Ave., Bradford 01830 617-375-0202
Mr. Peter Farwell, 13 Lincoln Drive, Acton 01720 617-263-0059
Mrs. Anna Hatchett, 1655 S. Branch Pkwy., Springfield 01129 413-738-3772
Bus. 413-732-4530
Mrs. Audrey MacDonald, 24 Tarleton Rd., Newton 02159 617-964-0145
Mrs. Jean McGuire, 35 Dennison St., Roxbury 02119 617-427-3245
Rev. David Norlinc, 460 Main St., Norwell 02061 617-659-4394
Bus. 617-659-2887
Class of 1980
Rev. Ira W. Chace, 164 Maple Ave., Swansea 02777 617-675-2210
Bus. 617-673-7179
Mrs. Mary Helen New, 55 Main St., Shelburne Falls 01370 413-625-6523
Rev. p. Yesu Rathnam, Mountain Rd., Princeton 01541 617-464-2785
Bus. 617-464-2837
Mr. Clement Sutton, Jr., 4 Boren Lane, Boxford 01921 617-887-8124
Mrs. Carol Wilson, 24 Bennington Rd., Lexington 02173 617-862-0689
Class of 1981
Dr. T. Nelson Baker, 31 Patricia Rd., Sudbury 01776 617-443-2752
Mr. Bertram Lee, 535 Boylston St., 3rd floor, Boston 02116 617-445-9221
Bus. 617-262-5890
Mrs. Geraldine Smith, 131 Appleton Ave., Pittsfield 01201 413-443-1506
Bus. 413-442-1559
Ex Officiis:
Moderator — Mrs. Faith Johnson, 104 Elm Street, Georgetown 01833
Vice Moderator — Rev. Edward Walker, 535 West Chestnut Street, Brockton 02401
Minister and President — Rev. Avery D. Post
1977 Committees 9
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
Chairperson
Rev. Richard A. Stoehk, P. 0. Box S, So. Dennis 02660 617-394-5221
Vice Chairperson
Dr. T. Nelson Baker, 31 Patricia Road, Sudbury 01776 617-443-2752
Clerk
Mrs. Eleanor M. Kell, UCC Center, P.O. Box 2246, Framingham 01701
617-875-5233
Mrs. Carol Wilson, 24 Bennington Road, Lexington 02173 617-862-0689
Mr. Clement Sutton, Jr. 4 Boren Lane, Boxford 01921 617-887-8124
Rev. Donald E. Overlook, 355 Franklin St., Melrose 02176 617-665-0422
Rev. Ira Chace, 164 Maple Avenue, Swansea 02777 617-675-2210
Ex Officiis:
Minister and President — Rev. Avery D. Post
Moderator — Mrs. Faith A. Johnson, 104 Elm St., Georgetown 01833 617-352-8675
Vice Moderator — Rev. Edward A. Walker, 535 W. Chestnut St., Brockton 02401
617-586-1739
Chairperson, Council on Church Life & Leadership —
Mrs. Odessa Smith, 52 Hazelwood Street, Roxbury 02119
Chairperson, Council on Mission Outreach & Social Responsibility —
Rev. Saul Katz, 21 Marshall Street, East Longmeadow 01028 413-525-4121
Evaluation Committee
Chairperson
Mrs. Carol Wilson, 24 Bennington Road, Lexington 02173 617-862-0689
Mrs. Virginia Alden, 30 Francis Street, Northampton, Mass. 01060 413-584-0353
Mrs. Helen Barnes, 20 Meadowbrook Lane, Reading 01867 617-944-5805
Mr. Rufus p. Cushman, 42 Blackland Drive, Longmeadow 01106 Bus. 413-733-1141
Mr. Richard M. Harter, 16 Arlington Street, Cambridge 02140 617-354-3512
Bus. 617-357-9300
Rev. Allen Mollis, 97 Broad Street, Lynn 01902 617-592-8718
Rev. James L. Lancaster, 24 Churchill St., Amherst 01002 413-253-9307
Mr. Keith Mann, 215 Herrick Road, Newton Center 02159 617-332-5043
Mr. Alan D. McKersie, 8 Gristone Rd., Chelmsford 01824 617-256-0531
Bus. 617-271-2300
Dr. Walter A. Telfer, 600 Salem End Road, Framingham 01701 617-879-4157
Bus. 617-875-5233
10 Committees 1977
Finance Committee
Chairperson
Mr. Clement Sutton, Jr., 4 Boren Lane, Boxford 01921 617-887-8124
Mr. Kenneth Berry, 297 Winter Street, Holliston 01746 617-434-2200
Mr. Peter Farwell, 13 Lincoln Drive, Acton 01720 617-263-0059
Mrs. Audrey MacDonald, 24 Tarleton Road, Newton 02159 617-964-0145
Ex Officiis:
Associate Conference Minister and Treasurer — Rev. Emil C. Beck
Consultant In Stewardship and Financial Development — Rev. George D. Condon
Property Committee
Chairperson
Rev. Ira W. Chace, 164 Maple Avenue, Swansea 02777 617-675-2210
Mr. Robert G. Light, South Mill River Rd., So. Deerfield 01373 413-665-2306
Bus. 413-545-2547
Mrs. Mary Helen New, 55 Main St., Shelburne Falls 01370 413-625-6523
Ex Officio
Associate Conference Minister and Treasurer — Rev. Emil C. Beck
Personnel Committee
Chairperson
Rev. Donald E. Overlock, 355 Franklin St., Melrose 02176 617-665-0422
Dr. T. Nelson Baker, 31 Patricia Road, Sudbury 01776 617-443-2752
Mr. Robert Bates, 16 Hyatt Avenue, Bradford 01830 617-375-0202
Rev. Robert Berkey, 2 Birch Hill Road, South Hadley 01075 413-533-5364
Rev. J. Everett Bodge, 44 School Street, Andover 01810 617-374-4550
Mrs. Jean McGuire, 35 Dennison Street, Roxbury 02119 617-427-3245
Rev. p. Yesu Rathnam, Mountain Road, Princeton 01541 617-464-2785
Ex Officio:
Minister and President — Rev. Avery D. Post
1977
Committees
11
INTERIM COUNCIL FOR LOCAL CHURCH LIFE AND LEADERSHIP
Chairperson Pro Tern
Mrs. Odessa Smith, 52 Hazelwood St., Roxbury 02119
Church and Education Committee
Rev. Nancy Hildonen, 26 Summit Ave., Rockport 01966
Mrs. Cheryl Perry, 2 Rich Road, Holliston 01746
Mrs. Joan P. Arnold, 64 Middle St., Gloucester 01930
Church and Ministry Committee
Dr. Charles Hand, 9 Janet Circle, North Grafton 02536
Rev. Ernest Heeren, 218 Walnut St., Newtonville 02160
Mrs. Odessa Smith, 52 Hazelwood St., Roxbury 02119
Mrs. Carol Downb, 298 Manning St., Needham 02192
Council Of The Laity
Mrs. Jean Clark, 49 Putnam St., East Weymouth 02189
Mr. Ellis Dana, 35 Woodchester Drive, Weston 02193
Rev. Peter Foss, 105 Brooks St., Medford 02155
617-546-3101
617-429-4910
617-283-4445
617-839-2762
Bus. 617-529-7729
617-527-2732
Bus. 617-244-5395
617-444-4674
617-337-9828
617-237-4966
617-396-7066
Bus. 617-395-3360
Camps and Conferences
Rev. Howard MacMullen, 23 High St., Marblehead 01945
Rev. Richard Pryce, Main Street, Rutland 01543
Mrs. Cora Brewer, UCC Center, P.O. Box 2246, Framingham 01701
To Be Appointed
Craigville Center Committee
Warner Farm Committee
Rev. Neal Lund, 91 Jasper St., Springfield 01109
Rev. Wilbur B. Sadlier, 21 N. Westfield St., Feeding Hills 01030
United Church Youth Council
Rev. Peter Wells, 52 Sumner Ave., Springfield 01108
Mary Lou O'Neil, 1388 Central St., Stoughton 02072
Becky Johnson, 69 Asci Drive, Pittsfield 01201
Women's Fellowship
Mrs. Joanne Varga, 499 West Main St., Shrewsbury 01545
Mrs. Sydney Barnes, 37-21 Middlesex Circle, Waltham 02154
Board of Directors
Mrs. Geraldine Smith, 131 Appleton Ave., Pittslield 01201
617-639-0053
617-886-4453
617-875-5233
413-732-2950
413-786-5061
413-737-0218
617-344-3018
413-447-9774
617-842-7071
617-891-5053
413-443-1506
Bus. 413-442-1559
Pilgrim Day Camp Advisory Committee
To Be Appointed
Ex Officio
Rev. Michael Macuire, 250 North Main St., South Deerfield 01373
Chairperson, Church and Leadership Committee
413-665-3598
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INTERIM COUNCIL FOR MISSION OUTREACH
AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Chairperson Pro Tern
Rev. Saul Katz, 21 Marshall St., East Longmeadow 01028 413-525-6068
Bus. 413-5254121
Church & Community Committee
Rev. J. Elliott Finlay, 1133 Pleasant St., Bridgewater 02324 617-697-7021
Rev. Yvonne Schaudt, 262 Otis St., West Newton 02165 617-965-6081
Bus. 617-244-2690
Mr. Horace Besecker, 14 Beacon St., Boston 02108 Bus. 617-742-6830
617-862-5156
Mr. John Pearson, 36 Berry St., Framingham 01701 617-873-3130
Bus. 617-879-7762
Church & Mission Committee
Rev. Saul Katz, 21 Marshall St., East Longmeadow 01028 413-525-6068
Rev. George Bland, 15 Richards Rd., Lynnfield 01940 617-334-4837
Bus. 617-334-3050
Rev. Dr. Westy Egmont, 36 Coolidge Ave., Peabody 01960 617-531-0477
Ecumenical Commission
Rev. Thomas Howard, 183 Main St., Franklin 02038 617-528-1020
Bus. 617-528-3803
Rev. Thomas E, Dipko, 151 Maple St., Framingham 01701 617-620-1665
Bus. 617-872-3342
Mrs. Merton Alden, 30 Francis St., Northampton 01060 413-584-0353
Mrs. Carol Wilson, 24 Bennington Road, Lexington 02173 617-862-0689
Massachusetts Commission for United Ministries In Higher Education
To Be Appointed
Hunger Task Force
Rev. Richard Dodds, 1154 Great Plain Ave., Needham 02192 617-444-2510
Racism Task Force
Mr. Philip Smith, 131 Appleton Ave., Pittsfield 01201 413-443-1506
Bus. 413-445-4551
Southern Africa Task Force
Rev. E. George Hangen, 285 High St., Newburyport 01950 617-465-7734
Ms. Chilla Merrill, 12 Sherman St., MiUis 02054 617-376-8103
Mr. Tim Clancy, 106 River Road, Merrimacport 01860 617-346-8272
Board of Directors
Mrs. Jean McGuire, 35 Dennison St., Roxbury 02119 617-427-3245
Ex Officio
Rev. Michael Maguire, 250 North Main St., South Deerfield 01373 413-665-3598
Chairperson, Church and Leadership Committee
1977 Committees 13
Church and Community Committee
Chairperson
Mr. John Pearson, 36 Berry Street, Framingham 01701 617-873-3130
Bus. 617-879-7762
Vice Chairperson
Mrs. Linda Cooper, Brickyard Road, Southampton 01073 413-527-3732
Clerk
Mrs. Linda Glavin, Brennan Way, Holden 01520 617-829-6979
Class of 1978
Mr. Horace Besecker, CMS, 14 Beacon St., Boston 02108 617-562-5156
Bus. 617-742-6830
Ms. Lois Buchiane, 65 High Street, Greenfield 01301 413-774-2613
Rev. J. Elliott Finlay, 1133 Pleasant St., Bridgewater 02324 617-697-7021
Mr. John Pearson, 36 Berry Street, Framingham 01701 617-873-3130
Bus. 617-879-7762
Ms. Bonnie Townsend, 50 Warren St., Bldg. V, Apt. 321 617-531-5969
Peabody 01960 Bus. 617-275-1750
Class of 1979
Mrs. Linda Cooper, Brickyard Rd., Southampton 01073 413-527-3732
Mr. Philip Norris, South Rd., Westhampton RFD, Easthampton 413-527-0841
01027 Bus. 413-527-5887
Rev. Kurt Rohn, 21 Douglas St., Uxbridge 01569 617-278-3071
Rev. Yvonne Schaudt, 262 Otis St., West Newton 02165 617-965-6081
Bus. 617-244-2690
Class of 1980
Mrs. Barbara Costerus, 82 Main St., Marion 02738 617-768-2474
Rev. Robert F. Dobson, 35 Country St., Ipswich 01938 617-356-4401
Bus. 617-359-9776
Rev. Robert D. Loggi'^. Main St., Brimfield 01010 413-245-7295
Bus. 413-245-7162
Rev. Neal G. Lund, 91 Jasper St., Springfield 01109 413-567-0262
Bus. 413-732-2950
Rev. Robert Shire, 100 Baker St., Walpole 02081 617-668-6543
Bus. 617-668-0551
Class of 1981
Rev. Douglas L. Clark, Hancock Rd., Williamstown 01267 413-458-3467
Bus. 413-458-4273
Mrs. Linda Glavin, Brennan Way, Holden 01520 617-829-6979
Mrs. Thelma Peters, 20 Westmore Rd.. Mattapan 02126 617-298-5809
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Committees
1977
Church and Education Committee
Chairperson
Rev. Winifred Jones, 15 Addison Road, Wilbraham 01095
413-596-6320
Bus. 413-596-4030
Vice Chairperson
Mrs. Sylvia Ellis, 177 Benvenue Street, Wellesley 02181
617-235-6765
Clerk
Mrs. Linda Kellom, Willow Road, Harvard 01451
617-456-8333
Class of 1978
Mrs. Sylvia Ellis, 177 Benvenue St., Wellesley 02181
Rev. Nancy Hildonen, 26 Summit Ave., Rockport 01966
Mrs. Linda Kellom, Willow Road, Harvard 01451
Mr. James Trefry, 146 Jason St., Pittsfield 01201
Bus.
617-235-6765
617-546-3101
617-456-8333
413-499-1822
413-447-7351
Class of 1979
Mrs. Joan Arnold, 64 Middle Street, Gloucester 01930
Rev. William Clark, Box 275, Templeton 01468
Rev. Pamela Cole, 373 Maxfield St., New Bedford 02745
Mrs. Esther Kane, 66 Fox Farms Rd., Florence 01060
Dr. Loring Thompson, 5 Middle St., Lexington 02173
Bus.
Bus.
617-283-4445
617-939-2333
617-939-8688
617-992-0760
413-584-6360
617-861-1345
617-437-2132
Class of 1980
Ms. Linda Cardullo, 19 Pleasant St., Hopkinton 01748
Rev. Peter Ives, 13 Arlington St., Cambridge 02140
Rev. Winifred Jones, 15 Addison Rd., Wilbraham 01095
Mr. Maxwell Money, 39 Muskeget Lane, Centerville 02632
Mr. David B. Newbert, 69 Marlboro St., Newburyport 01950
Bus.
Bus.
Bus.
617-435-4240
617-881-1355
617-354-2385
413-596-6320
413-596-4030
617-771-3915
617-465-8566
617-956-4766
Class of 1981
Rev. James Bronwell, 79 Seventh St., Turners Falls 01376
Miss Jo Ellen Fisher, 246 Ettrick St., Brockton 02401
Mrs. Christina Kruper, Groton Rd., Dunstable 01827
Rev. Philip Joseph Mayher, 30 Common St., Walpole 02081
Mrs. Cheryl Perry, 2 Rich Road, HoUiston 01746
413-863-4664
Bus. 413-863-9844
617-586-3353
617-649-9270
617-668-0435
617-429-4910
1977 Committees 15
Church and Leadership Committee
Chairperson
Rev. Michael Maguire, 250 North Main St., S. Deerfield 01373 413-665-3598
Vice Chairperson
Rev. David Kreider, 89 Grove Street, Auburndale 02166 617-332-1976
Clerk
Mrs. Peg Allen, RFD, Becket 01223 413-623-8759
Class of 1978
Rev. William J. Arnold, 64 Middle Street, Gloucester 01930 Bus. 617-283-1442
Ms. Winifred Eastwood, Montague Road, Amherst 01002 413-549-1029
Bus. 413-545-0111 X 2589
Mrs. Muriel Guild, 77 Ettrick Road,, Brockton 02401 617-587-2270
Rev. Elizabeth Rice, 136 West Concord St., Boston 02118 617-523-2771
Bus. 617-266-7480
Rev. Stanley Russell, Concord Road, Sudbury 01776 617-443-5089
Class of 1979
Rev. Charles W. Lynehan, 20 Lowell Street, Westminster 01473 617-874-0670
Bus. 617-874-5790
Rev. Michael Maguire, 250 North Main St., S. Deerfield 01373 413-665-3598
Dr. John Mason, Red Coach Road, South Hamilton 01982 617-468-4029
Mr. Gilbert Mitchell, 15 Parkview Street, Boston 02121 617-427-6402
Mrs. Barbara Walker, 535 West Chestnut St., Brockton 02401 617-587-7989
Class of 1980
Mrs. Peg Allen, RFD, Becket 01223 413-623-8759
Rev. David Kreider, 89 Grove St., Auburndale 02166 617-332-1976
Bus. 617-527-4636
Ms. Sally Manning, Mill Run Road, Boxford 01921 617-887-2930
Rev. Herbert T. Potter, Jr., 8 Little Cove Circle, W. Dennis 02670 617-394-1633
Bus. 617-398-9394
Mrs. Margaret Telfer, 600 Salem End Rd., Framingham 01701 617-879-4157
Class of 1981
Rev. Dr. Bruce O. Breuer, 1504 Parker St., Springfield 01129 413-782-4031
Bus. 413-782-2112
Mr. Earle I. Clemence, 210 May Street, Worcester 01602 617-752-7279
Rev. Donald H. Finley, 29 Hammond Street, Mattapoisett 02739 617-758-3312
Bus. 617-758-2671
Rev. George Tyson, 25 Bates Ave., Winthrop 02152 617-846-7666
Bus. 617-846-4005
Rev. Larry Zimmerman, 22 Arlington St., Dracut 01826 617-453-9317
Bus. 617-459-2022
16 Committees 1977
Church and Ministry Committee
Chairperson
Mrs. Carol Downe, 298 Manning Street, Needham 02192 617-4444674
Vice Chairperson
Rev. Ernest Heeren, 218 Walnut Street, Newtonville 02160 617-527-2732
Bus. 617-244-5395
Clerk
Rev. Leonard Silvester, 20 Center Road, Shirley 01464 617-425-4065
Class of 1978
Rev. Kenneth Claus, Jr., 100 Rock Street, Fall River 02720 617-679-4369
Bus. 617-679-6835
Dr. Charles Hand, 9 Janet Circle, North Grafton 01536 617-839-2762
Bus. 617-529-7729
Rev. Ernest Heeren, 218 Walnut Street, Newtonville 02160 617-527-2732
Bus. 617-244-5395
Rev. E. Richard Leng, P. 0. Box 392, Middleton 01949 617-777-2781
Bus. 617-774-3718
Mr. Carlton O. Stiles, 2 Ferry Street, S. Hadley 01075 413-532-8503
Class of 1979
Rev. Irving C. Beveridge, 453 Rt. 6A, E. Sandwich 02537 617-888-4689
Bus. 617-563-2177
Mr. Eugene DiBenedetto, 14 Scott Drive, Chelmsford 01824 617-256-7489
Bus. 617-890-7000 X 2416
Rev. Forster Freeman, 1317 Main St., Concord 01742 617-369-7544
Bus. 617-369-6309
Rev. Gilbert Harttree, 239 Porter Road, E. Longmeadow 01028 413-525-1180
Bus. 413-525-4121
Rev. Phyllis K. Ingram, 28 Claflin St., Milford 01757 617-478-0740
Bus. 617-473-5259
Class of 1980
Mbs. Carol Downe. 298 Manning Street, Needham 02192 617-444-4674
Mrs. Esther Headley, Haverhill Road, Amesbury 01913 617-388-2410
Rev. Leonard Silvester, 20 Center Rd., Shirley 01464 617-425-4065
Mr. Gordon Thorp, 10 Rence Drive, Dalton 01226 413-684-1210
Mr. N. David Witham, 934 Washington St., Whitman 02382 617-447-5269
Class of 1981
Mrs. Bertha (B. J.) Belcher, 26 Wheeler Ave., Rockland 02370 617-878-8173
Rev. David Christensen, Jr., North Silver Lane, Sunderland 01375 413-665-4787
Bus. 413-665-3639
Mrs. Jane Johnson, 35 Brooks Street, Maynard 01754 617-897-9148
Mr. Philip Nelson, 145 Main Street, Amesbury 01913 617-388-2301
Mrs. Odessa Smith, 52 Hazelwood Street, Roxbury 02119
1977 Committees 17
Church and Mission Committee
Chairperson
Rev. Westy Egmont, 36 Coolidge Avenue, Peabody 01960 Bus. 617-531-0477
Vice Chairperson
Rev. Saul Katz, 21 Marshall Street, East Longmeadow 01028 Bus. 413-525-4121
Clerk
Rev. Paul Barnes, 20 Meadowbrook Lane, Reading 01867 617-944-5805
Bus. 617-944-0205
Class of 1978
Rev. Paul Barnes, 20 Meadowbrook Lane, Reading 01867 617-944-5805
Bus. 617-944-0205
Mr. William A. Cook, 29 Mary Ellen Lane, Southbridge 01550 617-764-8815
Bus. 617-762-3261
Mrs. Judith A. Dean, 54 Addington Circle, E. Weymouth 02189 617-337-0357
Bus. 617-878-3308
Rev. Westy Egmont, 36 Coolidge Avenue, Peabodv 01960 Bus. 617-531-0477
Ms. Deborah Bruce-Jones, Main St., Sheffield 01257 413-229-8645
Class of 1979
Rev. Kenneth Anthony, P.O. Box 88, W. Hyannisport 02672 617-771-6736
Rev. George C. Bland, Jr., 15 Richards Rd., Lynnfield 01940 617-334-4837
Bus. 617-334-3050
Mrs. Jean E. Copp, 40 Indian Ridge Road, Sudbury 01776 617-443-6603
Rev. Charles R. Faruell, 17 Seelye St., Amherst 01002 413-256-8050
Rev. Rollin Johnson, Jr., 38 Linwood St., Andover 01810 617-475-8315
Bus. 617-682-5700
Class of 1980
Mrs. Eleanor Casteel, 16 Rowell Avenue, Lynn 01902 617-559-3855
Mrs. Kathy Criswell, 18 Hillside Avenue, Arlington 02174 617-646-6026
Rev. Lance C. Dallaire, 224 South Main St., Orange 01364 617-544-3862
Bus. 617-544-6895
Rev. Earl Miller, Jr., 30 Grow Street, North Dartmouth 02742 617-994-4591
Bus. 617-994-6422
Rev. David Wright, 8 Knollwood Drive, Shrewsbury 01545 617-844-9098
Bus. 617-844-7286
Class of 1981
Rev. George D. Chapman, Pleasant Street, E. Bridgewater 02333 617-378-2874
Rev. Saul Katz, 21 Marshall Street, E. Longmeadow 01028 Bus. 413-525-4121
Mrs. Nancy Rogers, 13 Long Ridge Rd., Acton 01720 617-263-3124
18 Committees 1977
Council of the Laity
Chairperson
Mr. Ellis Dana, 35 Woodchester Drive, Weston 02193 617-237-4966
Vice Chairperson
Mrs. Jean Clark, 49 Putnam Street, East Weymouth 02189 617-337-9828
Clerk
Rev. Peter Foss, 105 Brooks Street, Medford 02155 617-396-7066
Bus. 617-395-3360
Class of 1978
Rev. Walter B. Davis, 154 Highland Avenue, Winchester 01890 617-729-3541
Bus. 617-729-9180
Mrs. June S. Henneman, 161 Turkey Hill Rd., Belchertown 01007 413-323-7486
Mr. Stanley McCausland, 1066 Main St., Tewksbury 01876 617-851-2830
Rev. Paul Medling, 66 Sutton Street, Weymouth 02188 617-337-4710
Bus. 617-335-1686
Mrs. Robert H. Nordborg, 80 Whipple St., Worcester 01607 617-791-5129
Class of 1979
Mr. Ellis Dana, 35 Woodchester Drive, Weston 02193 617-237-4966
Mrs. Jesse Fuller, 877 Center Street, Ludlow 01056 413-583-3875
Mr. Ernest Holt, 67 Monroe Lane, W. Yarmouth 02673 617-394-6230
Mrs. Louise Horne, 63 Amherst Street, Lawrence 01843 617-683-7087
Mr. Ralph Johnson, 53 Simpson Drive, Framingham 01701 617-877-3375
Class of 1980
Rev. William Cunitz, Jr., 119 Washington St., Apt. 1. Marblehead 01945
617-631-3854
Mrs. Alice Goddard, North Road, Hardwick 01037 617-477-8731
Mrs. Meta Stark, Swamp Road, West Stockbridge 01266 413-232-4430
Bus. 413-298-3711
Rev. Albert Welch, 31 Quint Avenue, AUston 02134 617-254-2920
Class of 1981
Mrs. Jean Clark, 49 Putnam Street, E. Weymouth 02189 617-337-9828
Rev. Peter Foss, 105 Brooks Street, Medford 02155 617-396-7066
Bus. 617-395-3360
Mrs. Edith Hallberg, South Street, Petersham 01366 617-724-3230
1977 Committees 19
Program Committee
Chairperson
Mr. Philip Smith, 131 Appleton Avenue, Pittsfield 01201 413-443-1506
Bus. 413-445-4551
Vice Chairperson
Mrs. Ruth Clark, 23 Hancock Street, Lexington 02173 617-862-2335
Clerk
Mr. Howard Baker, 76 Brow Avenue, Braintree 02184 617-843-6202
Class of 1978
Mr. Howard Baker, 76 Brow Avenue, Braintree 02184 617-843-6202
Mr. Philip Smith, 131 Appleton Ave., Pittsfield 01201 413-443-1506
Bus. 413-445-4551
Rev. Paul Varga, Church Road, Shrewsbury 01545 617-842-7071
Bus. 617-844-7286
Class of 1979
Mrs. Ruth Clark, 23 Hancock Street, Lexington 02173 617-862-2335
Rev. Philip Ward, 105 Springfield Street, Chicopee 01013 413-592-4867
Class of 1980
Mr. Raymond A. N. Bradley, Wells Park Road, Sturbridge 01566 617-347-9291
Rev. Nancy Hildonen, 26 Summit Avenue, Rockport 01966 617-546-6097
Mrs. Beverly A. Mitchell, 15 Parkview St., Boston 02121 617-427-6402
Ex Officiis:
Moderator — Mrs. Faith Johnson, 104 Elm Street, Georgetown 01833
Vice Moderator — Rev. Edward A. Walker, 535 West Chestnut St., Brockton 02401
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Committees
1977
Craigville Center Committee
Chairperson
Rev. Herbert Davis, 474 Centre Street, Newton 02158
Class of 1978
Rev. Herbert Davis, 474 Centre Street, Newton 02158
Mr. Joseph £aton, 81 Thaxter Street, Hingham 02043
Mrs. Edvstard Hamlin, 2 Rowland Avenue, Lexington 02173
Class of 1979
Mrs. Grace Smith, 734 State Road, Westport 02790
Rev. Nevin Kirk, 14 Irvington Street, Springfield 01108
Rev. David Kreider, 89 Grove St., Auburndale 02166
Class of 1980
Mr. James Buffington, Woodland Road, East Walpole 02032
Rev. Richard Bauer, 60 Highland Street, West Newton 02165
Mrs. Walter McKenna, 23 Indian Trail, Centerville 02632
617-244-7617
617-244-7617
617-749-2318
Bus. 617-742-6830
617-862-1071
617-675-7288
413-788-8363
617-527-4636
617-668-0866
617-244-2690
617-775-4702
Ex Officio
Rev. Dr. William F. Hobbs, Craigville Conference Center, Craigville 02636
617-775-1265
Warner Farm Committee
Chairperson
Rev. Neal G. Llnd, 91 Jasper Street, Springfield 01109
413-567-0262
Bus. 413-732-2950
Class of 1978
Mrs. Malcolm D. Kilborn (Jean), 16 Mayer Drive, Holyoke 01040 413-532-4857
Mr. Francis Wells, Dodswell Road, Cummington 01026 413-634-5342
Mrs. Lance Dallaire, 224 S. Main St., Orange 01364 413-544-3862
Rev. Robert Kyte, 2 Hillcrest Dr., Wilbraham 01095 413-596-8690
Class of 1979
Mrs. Florence Ames, Box 505, Amherst 01002 413-253-5903
Mrs. Mary Helen New, 55 Main Street, Shelburne Falls 01370 413-625-6523
Mr. Alvah Sanborn, Dublin Road, Richmond 01264 413-698-2519
Class of 1980
Rev. Neal G. Lund, 91 Jasper Street Springfield 01109 413-567-0262
Bus. 413-732-2950
Rev. Wilbur B. Sadlier, 21 North Westfield Street, Feeding Hills 01030
Bus. 413-786-5061
Ex Officio
Rev. James L. Lancaster, 24 Churchill Street Amherst 01002
413-253-9307
1977 Committees 21
United Church Youth Council
1977-78
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Clerk
Central Area
Roger Adair, III, 4 Hemenway Road, Framingham 01701 617-877-1181
Karen Clickner, 64 Eastwood Road, Shrewsbury 01545 617-842-4491
Yvonne Goldsbury, 122 Forest Street, Worcester 01609 617-791-6169
Alan Varga, 499 West Main Street, Shrewsbury 01545 617-842-7071
MBA
Cindy Hougham, 71 Winfield Street, Needham 02192 617-444-5940
Northeast Area
Stephen Munier, 12 Porter Street, Wenham, MA 01984 617-468-4086
Southeast Area
Jane Freeman, 434 Main Street, Hingham 02043 617-749-5995
Stephen Megquier, 295 High Street, Hingham 02043 617-749-5204
Mary Lou O'Neil, 1388 Central Street, Stoughton 02072
Western Area
Jim Clark, Cone Hill Road, Richmond 01254 413-698-3122
John Hudson, 244 Ely Avenue, W. Springfield 01089 413-788-6774
Eugene Kelly, 167 Ely Avenue, W. Springfield 01089 413-737-4616
Jane Stevens, 193 Hubbard Street, Lenox 01240 413-637-0793
Carol Schenk, 2 Woodside Drive, Wilbraham 01095 413-596-6036
Virginia Saxe, 220 Manchonis Rd„ Extension, Wilbraham 01095 413-596-6084
Becky Johnson, 69 Asci Drive, Pittsfield 01201 413-447-9774
Deb Noyes, 6 White Terrace, Pittsfield 01201 (Apt. 8) 413-443-5382
Peter Wells, 52 Sumner Ave., Springfield 01108 413-737-0218
22 Ecumenical Commission 1977
Ecumenical Commission of the Massacliusetts
Conference of the United Church of Christ
Appointed by the Board of Directors:
Mrs. Merton Alden, 30 Francis Street, Northampton 01060 413-584-0353
Rev. Thomas E. Dipko, 151 Maple St., Framingham 01701 617-620-1665
Bus. 617-872-3342
Rev. Thomas Hovi^ARD, 183 Main Street, Franklin 02038 617-528-1020
Bus. 617-528-3803
Rev. Ben E. J. New, 55 Main Street, Shelbume Falls 01370 413-625-6523
Bus. 413-625-2341
Rev. Joseph D. Stinson, 40 Glen Avenue, Methuen 01844 Bus. 617-683-9163
Representing the Board of Directors:
Mrs. Carol Wilson, 24 Bennington Rd., Lexington 02173 617-862-0689
Ex Officiis:
Minister and President
Rev. Avery D. Post, Salem End & Badger Rds., Framingham 01701
617-875-5233
Associate Conference Minister
Rev. a. Karl Phillippi, 12 West Main Street, Georgetown 01830 617-352-2486
REPRESENTATIVES ELECTED BY THE CONFERENCE SERVING ON OTHER BOARDS
Corporate Members of the Boston Seaman's Friend Society
Class of 1978
Mr. Sumner M. Beal, Jr. , 30 Hollywood Road, Winchester 01890
Rev. Frank Cutter, 18 High Road, Newbuiy 01950
Mrs. Charles Johnston, 59 Aberdeen Road, North Quincy 02171
Rev. Charles Sangree, 24 Hollis Street, HoUiston 01746
Class of 1979
Mr. Douglas Drown, Royalston 01368
Mrs. Gerald Smith, Old Mill Point Road, West Harwich 02671
Rev, Ronald Wallen, 6 Stanford Street, Holyoke 01040
Class of 1980
Ms. Isabel Conway, 10 linder Terrace, Newton 02158
Mrs. Amy Fowler, 30 Belcher Street, Stoughton 02072
Mr. George Higgins, 97 Paradise Road, Swampscott 01907
Attorney Robert Montague, 15 Bruce Lane, Southbridge 01550
Mr. William Squires, Jr. , 27 Main Street, Belchertown 01007
Directors of the Churchmen's League for Civic Welfare
Class of 1978
Mrs. Clarence Dauber, 780 Boylston Street, Boston 02199
Mrs. James Eastham, 16 Alden Road, Andover 01810
Mrs. Marilyn Kelleher, 60 Pecksuot Road, North Weymouth 02191
Mrs. Elizabeth Kirk, 14 Irvington Street, Springfield 01108
Class of 1979
Mrs. Carolyn Berisey, 2 Birch Hill Road, South Hadley 01075
Rev. Frank Cutter, 18 High Street, Newbury 01950
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MASSACHUSETTS DELEGATES TO GENERAL SYNOD
Class of 1977 - Delegates
Metropolitan Boston Association
Mrs. Clarence Dauber, Boston
Rev. Walter B. Davis, Winchester
Mr. Arthur Kinder, Arlington
Mrs. Cora Brewer, Roxbury
Mrs. James Smith, Roxbury
Rev. M. Freeman Strickland, Arlington
Rev. Gordon Washburn, W. Medfleld
Southeast Area
Rev. Fred Anderson, Norton
Rev. Pamela Cole, New Bedford
Mr. David Neild, Brockton
Mr. Herbert Verry, Taunton
Northeast Area
Class of 1977 - Alternates
Metropolitan Boston Association
Ms. Gail Harwood, Medfield
Mr. Jeffrey Johnson, E. Walpole
Southeast Area
Mrs. Fred Anderson, Norton
Ms. Jo-Ellen Fisher, Brockton
Mrs. Herbert Verry, Taunton
Northeast Area
Mr. William Braman, Jr., Newburyport
Rev. Thomas Call, Andover
Rev. Robert Meier, Danvers
Mr. Eugene B. Smith, Lawrence
Western Area
Mr. F. Ifyebum lynch, Byfield
Rev. Edward H. Glennie, Danvers
Mrs. Ruth Yanagi, Lawrence
Western Area
Rev. Margaret L, Frerichs, Hadley
Mr. Charles Coombs, Stockbridge
MSo Winifred Eastwood, Amherst
Rev. Dr. Lawrence C. Foard, Jr. , Westfield
Mrs. Arreta Smith, Pittsfield
Central Area
Mrs. Nancy Cook, Southb ridge
Rev. Charles Lynehan, Westminster
Mr. Bruce Olsen, Sudbury
Mrs. Charles Rogers, Acton
Rev. Phyllis Ingram, Milford
Rev. Dr. Helen G. M. Galazka, Ludlow
Mr. James F. Kentfield, Hadley
Mrs. Florence Ames, Amherst
Mrs. Philip Smith, Pittsfield
Central Area
Rev. Leonard Silvester, Shirley
Mr. Roger Adair, HI, Framingham
Ms. Deborah Wells, Boxboro
Executive
Rev. Dr. Donald A. Simpson
Rev. Dr. William F. Hobbs
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MASSACHUSETTS DEI^GATES TO GENERAL SYNOD
Class of 1979 - Delegates
Metropolitan Boston Association
Dr. Max Stadchouse, Newton
Mrs. Lorain MacLeod, Newton
Mrs, Keith Baldwin, Winchester
Mrs, Richard Briggs, Lexington
Mr, Charles Downe, Needham
Rev. Clyde Miller, Jr. , Boston
Rev. Robert Shire, Walpole
Southeast Area
Class of 1979 - Alternates
Metropolitan Boston Association
Dr. William Halladay, Newton
Miss Jane Merrill, Newton
Rev, David Kreider, Aubumdale
ReVo Richard Bauer, Newton
Southeast Area
Mrs, Mary Cannon, Yarmouthport
Ms. Ljmda Corcoran, Norwell
Rev. Ernest Geigis, Stoughton
Mrs. Franklin Smith, North Weymouth
Rev. David Yohn, Barnstable
Northeast Area
Rev. Ellsworth Comins, Merrimac
Miss Jacqueline Copeland, Saugus
Mrs. John Gray, Gloucester
Western Area
Rev, Floyd Bryan, Agawam
Rev, Lloyd Dunham, Greenfield
Mrs. Carol Christensen, Sunderland
Mrs. Jeffrey M. Lewis, Springfield
Rev. Lois Rose, Leverett
Mr. Jim Tilbe, Easthampton
Mrs. Marjorie Upson, Longmeadow
Central Area
Mr. Mark Berry, Dudley
Mrs. Eugene Popp, Clinton
Rev. Margaret Stoddard, Holden
Mr, Robert Winterhalter, Ashland
Mr. George L. Gregory, Brimfield
Ms. Elizabeth Butler, Bridgewater
Rev, William Goble, Rockland
Rev. Seth Newton, Centerville
Northeast Area
Rev, George Hangen, Newburyport
Mrs, William Sentner, Salem
Mrs, Richard T, Sjrmmes, Swampscott
Western Area
Rev. William ToUey, Southwick
Rev. Ben E,J, New, Shelbume I^Us
Mrs. Gary DeLong, Longmeadow
Rev. Robert Knowles, Richmond
Mr, Carl Madsen, Southampton
Mrs. Herbert McChesney, Ludlow
Central Area
Mr. Thompson Boyd, Dudley
Mr, Raymond Bradley, Sturbric^e
25
26 1977
ELECTED TO U. C. C. INSTRUMENTALITIES
Corporate Members
United Church Board for Homeland Ministries
Class of 1979
Rev. William B. Abernethy, 10 Woodway Road, Wellesley 02181 617-235-1988
Rev. Eric W. Bascom, Jr., 52 Sumner Avenue, Springfield 01108 413-739-5008
Rev. Judith Hjorth, 90 Glendale Road, Attleboro 02730 617-222-4677
Dr. John C. Hunter, 77 Hillside Avenue, Newton 02165 617-969-8052
Mrs. Gwendolyn Jacobs Miller, 57 Wilson Street, Springfield 01104 413-733-4398
Mr. James Kentfield, 4 Breckenridge Road, Hadley 01035 413-549-5467
Rev. J. Yorke Peeler, Jr., 35 Conant Street, Beverly 01915 617-922-1494
Mrs. Nancy Strickland, 20 Melch Road, Lynnfield Centre 01940 617-334-3599
Class of 1981
Mrs. Helen Barnes, 20 Meadowbrook Lane, Reading 01867 617-944-5805
Rev. Catherine Chiffelle, 10 Lincoln Street, Brookfield 01506 617-867-6262
Mrs. Carol Downe, 298 Manning Street, Needham 02192 617-444-4674
Mr. Richard Harter, 16 Arlington Street, Cambridge 02140 617-354-3512
Rev. Elizabeth Rice, 45 Rutland Square, Boston 02118 617-266-7480
1977 27
Corporate Members
United Church Board of World Ministries
Class of 1979
Dr. Albert C. Pryor, Jr., 218 Newton Road, Springfield 01118
Rev. Ms. Nancy D. Richardson, 41 Ballard Street, Jamaica Plain 02130
Rev. John P. Webster, Chesterfield Road, Williamsburg 01096
Class of 1981
Rev. Charles P. Blakney, 1 Church Street, South Hadley 01075
Rev. Paul C. Clayton, 1154 Great Plain Avenue, Needham 02192
Mrs. Mary Ann Donaldson, 195 Woodland Road, Auburndale 02166
Mrs. Audrey S. Farnum, 106 .Riddell Street, Greenfield 01301
Mr. F. Ryeburn Lynch, 117 Main, Byfield 01922
Rev. a. Karl Phillippi, 12 West Main Street, Georgetown 01833
Mrs. Donald A. Simpson, 26 Brattle Street, Worcester 01606
Mr. James L. Smith, Jr., 52 Hazelwood Street, Boston 02119
Assistant Moderator United Church of Christ
Dr. Erna Ballantine Bryant, 8 Montrose St., Boston 02119 617-427-1938
Bus. 617-742-1326
United Church Executive Council
Dr. Wade M. Kornegay (Class of '77), 33 Hickory Rd., Sudbury 01776
617-443-8483 Bus. (Ex. 425) 617-862-5500
Rev. Avery D. Post, Box 2246 Framingham 01701 617-875-5233
United Church Historical Committee
Mrs. Evelyn Vradenburgh, 14 Beacon Street, Boston 02108 Bus. 617-523-0470
Dr. Harold F. Worthley (Class of '81), 14 Mansfield Ave., Norton 02766
617-285-3031
United Church Stewardship Council
Mrs. Euryne A. Wright (Class of '79), 97 Ruthven St., Dorchester 02121
617-442-4178
Office for Church in Society
Mrs. Carol Downe, 298 Manning St., Needham 02192 617-444-4674
Rev. Robert P. Noble, Jr., Rhoades Ave., East Walpole 02032 617-668-9125
Bus. 617-668-1355
BYLAWS OF THE
MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE OF THE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
ARTICLE I
Purpose and Terminology
1. The purpose of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
as stated in its charter (1799) is "diffusing the knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ . . . and in concert with other ecclesiastical bodies for the general increase
of Christian union and spiritual efficiency and the advancement of Christ's Kingdom
on earth."
2. Whenever in these Bylaws the word Conference is used it shall be held to
refer to the Corporation as a Conference of the United Church of Christ and as a
Conference of Massachusetts Congregational Christian Churches.
3. All Churches which are members of Associations in voluntary fellowship with
and recognized by the Conference, whether or not such Churches are a part of the
United Church of Christ, are entitled to elect voting members of the Conference in
accordance with these Bylaws.
4. Whenever in these Bylaws the word "Area" is used, it shall be held to refer
to those Associations or combinations of the Associations decided upon by the agree-
ment of the respective Associations and recognized by the Conference.
ARTICLE II
Denominational Basis
Following Congregational principles, this Conference shall under no circumstances
exercise authority over Churches or individuals or interfere with the government or
discipline of the Churches. It shall advise and counsel the Churches when requested,
but it is recognized that each Church has the power of self-determination in all
matters.
ARTICLE III
Doctrinal Basis
This Conference declares its steadfast allegiance to the faith which our fathers
confessed, which, from age to age, has found its expression in the historic creeds of
the Church Universal and of this Communion.
28
1977 Bylaws 29
ARTICLE IV
Conference Meetings
1. Stated Meetings. In each year the Conference shall convene its Annual Meet-
ing within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the third Friday of May (or at
such other time within the period from April fifteenth through June fifteenth as the
Board of Directors may deem expedient) for the election of Officers, Executive
Officers, Committees, Councils, and a Board of Directors for full or unexpired terms,
as the case may be, the hearing of reports, the determination of the annual rate of
Fellowship Dues to be proposed to the Churches, to act on the recommendation of
the Board of Directors concerning the amount or proportion to be retained from
Our Christian World Mission giving of the Churches, and the transaction of other
business- Each year the Conference also shall convene a Fall Meeting within said
Commonwealth on the third Saturday of October (or at such other time within the
period from September fifteenth through November fifteenth as the Board of Direc-
tors may determine) ; provided, however, that the Conference at any Annual Meet-
ing may vote not to hold the Fall Meeting that year. The budget of the Conference
ordinarily shall be presented for adoption at the Fall Meeting, but in any year when
the Board of Directors recommends not to hold the Fall Meeting, and it is so voted,
then the budget shall be presented for adoption at the Annual Meeting.
2. Special Meetings.
a. Special meetings of the Conference may be convened by the Board of
Directors, at such times and places within the Commonwealth as may be
determined by the Board, provided, however, that notice of any special
meeting and the purposes thereof shall, at least three weeks before the
date of the meeting, be sent by mail to each of the Churches entitled to
send delegates to the meeting, posted in the general office of the Confer-
ence and printed in newspapers published in Boston, Worcester and Spring-
field.
b. A special meeting of the Conference shall be convened by the Board of
Directors upon receipt by the office of the Secretary of the Conference or
Chairman of the Board of Directors of a written petition stating the pro-
posed purposes, and signed by not less than one hundred persons who shall
be voting members of the Conference as defined and who shall represent
at least fifty Churches, within sixty days of the receipt of such petition
unless an already scheduled meeting of the Conference will be held within
ninety days.
c. No action shall be taken on any item of business not specified in the notice
of the meeting.
3. Call To Order. The Moderator, or in his absence the Vice Moderator, shall
call the meeting to order and preside. In the absence of both of them, a member of
the Board of Directors shall call the meeting to order and conduct the election of
a Moderator Pro-tempore.
4. Budget. Not later than one month prior to the meeting of the Conference at
which the budget will be presented for approval, there shall be mailed to each
Church entitled to send delegates to the meeting sufficient copies of the budget and
of the Treasurer's report to provide one copy for each minister and for each delegate
to which the Church is entitled. No increases or additions to the budget can be con-
sidered on the floor of the Conference Meeting unless a written proposal is filed
with the office of the Secretary at least ten days prior to the meeting.
5. Quorum. At all meetings of the Conference a quorum shall consist of 200
voting members.
30 Bylaws 1977
ARTICLE V
Conference Meeting Membership
1. Voting Members. The voting membership of a Conference Meeting shall con-
sist of
a. the following representatives from each Church or Congregation which is
a member of an Association in fellowship with the Conference:
(1) two delegates chosen by and from each such Church or Congregation
to serve at its pleasure; and one additional delegate chosen by and
from each such Church or Congregation to serve at its pleasure for
every three hundred members, or major fraction thereof in excess of
three hundred, as determined by the number of its members as of
December 31 of the year immediately preceding; (Churches are urged,
in conformity with the spirit of actions taken by the General Synod,
to choose delegates from all areas of interest. This contemplates a lay
delegate body with equal representation of men and women, repre-
sentation of minority groups, and with a goal of 20% of all lay dele-
gates under 30 years of age.)
(2) the pastor or pastors, including lay pastors, of each such Church or Con-
gregation, provided such pastor shall have standing in an Association
in fellowship with the Conference; and
(3) the Christian Education Director or Directors of each such Church or
Congregation, provided such director holds United Church of Christ
certification.
(4) the other ordained persons who are members in each such Church or
Congregation and who have standing in an Association in fellowship
with the conference.
b. the Officers and Executive Officers of the Conference, including any person
who shall have been elected an Officer Emeritus;
c. the members of the Board of Directors;
d. the members of the Conference Committees and Councils;
e. the members of the professional staff of the Conference, as such staff may be
determined by the Board of Directors; and
2. Honorary Members. The honorary membership of a Conference Meeting, with
privilege of speaking but without privilege of voting, shall consist of:
a. the delegates from corresponding bodies;
b. the persons appointed to speak before the Conference;
c. the persons who may be made honorary members by a vote of the Board of
Directors ;
d. such other persons as may be made honorary members by a vote of the
Conference .
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ARTICLE VI
Officers and Staff
1. As Officers of the Conference there shall be a Moderator, a Vice Moderator,
and a Recording Secretary, all of whom shall be elected by ballot at each Annual
Meeting of the Conference for a term of one year or until their successors are chosen.
a. The Moderator, or in his absence, the Vice Moderator, shall preside over
the meetings of the Conference.
b. The Recording Secretary shall record the complete minutes of each meeting
of the Conference and shall transcribe and deliver same to the Secretary.
The Board of Directors may, at their discretion, appoint a deputy to assist
in the keeping of the records under the direction of the Recording Secretary.
2. The Conference Executive Officers shall be a President, a Secretary, a Treas-
urer, and such other Executive Officers as the Conference may from time to time
elect. Any of the said Executive Offices, except those of President, Secretary, and
Treasurer, may be abolished by vote of the Conference. The Board of Directors
shall make nominations for Conference Executive Officers for terms of one year.
Elections shall take place by ballot at each Annual Meeting. Those elected shall
hold office to the end of their term or until their respective successors are chosen.
They shall bear such additional titles as the Conference or the Board of Directors
may determine.
a. The President shall be the chief Executive Officer of the Conference and
shall, subject to the direction of the Conference and of its Board of Direc-
tors, have general charge of its missionary and benevolent work and of its
other activities. He shall be a member ex officio of all standing Committees
named in the Bylaws. He shall have the power to delegate to members of
the staff the authority to represent him upon any of the said standing Com-
mittees. He shall be the representative of the Conference and of its Boatd
of Directors among all the Churches (both those financially independent
and those aided by the funds of the Conference) and in all denominational
and interdenominational gatherings (including meetings of Conference Exec-
utives) unless representation is otherwise provided by the Conference Pres-
ident or the Board of Directors. He may seek to assist pastors and Cihurches
with fraternal counsel. He shall keep informed as to opportunities for eX'
tension work through founding new Churches or strengthening old ones
and shall recommend to the Conference and to the Board of Directors meas-
ures for meeting such opportunities.
b. The Secretary shall keep the records of the Conference, except as heretofore
described and provided for. The Secretary shall perform the duties incident
to the office and such other duties as may be assigned to the office by the
Board of Directors or the President. The Secretary shall have the custody of
the records; the seal of the Conference; and of all bonds given by the
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Treasurer as hereinafter provided; and shall furnish copies of the records
certified under the seal of the Conference to such persons as may be en-
titled thereto.
The Treasurer shall receive and hold the property of the Conference subject
to the, direction of the Board of Directors and shall keep particular accounts
of the Conference's funds and of the disposal thereof. He shall, under the
direction of the President, assist, so far as he may be able, in the general
work of the Conference and shall perform such other duties as may be
assigned to him by the Board of Directors. He shall make a report at each
Annual Meeting of the Conference and shall make such other reports as
the Conference or the Board of Directors may from time to time require.
He shall receive all contributions for benevolences sent to him by the
Churches and by individuals and shall disburse the same in accordance
with the instructions of the donors. He shall give such bonds for the faith-
ful performance of his duties as may from time to time be required by the
Board of Directors. Any Assistant Treasurer shall perform such duties as
may be assigned by the Treasurer, and act in his stead in event of incapacity
or absence.
3. Area Ministers. The Conference may, from time to time, employ such staff as
is deemed necessary to fulfill pastoral and fellowship functions and purposes within
the Conference in the established Areas of the Conference. The staff shall give coun-
sel and leadership to the Churches and ministers in those Areas, and shall be em-
ployed by the Board of Directors in consultation with the President of the Confer-
ence, and in consultation with, or upon the recommendation of the Area Committee/
Council involved, and/or in consultation with other appropriate parties.
4. Conference Program Staff and Administrative Staff. The Conference may, from
time to time, employ such staff as is deemed necessary to fulfill the program pur-
poses and administrative needs of the Conference. The staff shall be employed by
the Board of Directors in consultation with the President of the Conference, and
where applicable with such Committee/Committees and parties as may seem appro-
priate to the function which said position is to fulfill.
5. Performance Evaluation, Job Review, Professional Support, The President
shall present to the Board of Directors, for all Executive Officers and staff other
than himself, periodic reviews of job performance, job content, and professional
support status. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for seeing that such
periodic reviews are carried out for all Executive Officers and staff, that such reviews
are based upon sufficient facts and consultations, and that the scope, findings and
recommendations of such reviews are appropriate. Persons nominated or employed
by the Board of Directors as Executive Officers and staff shall be informed of Con-
ference practice with regard to review of job performance and content and pro-
fessional support status.
6. Retirement Age. The mandatory retirement date for any Executive Officer,
staff member or employee shall be the Annual Meeting following his attaining age
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65. However, the Board of Directors may temporarily employ, from time to time,
any persons beyond age 65 when such temporary employment is deemed to be in
the best interest of the Conference.
7. a. Retirement Annuities. The Conference expects every paid Officer, staff mem-
ber, or other employee to be a member, as appropriate, of the Annuity Fund
for Congregational Ministers or the Retirement Fund for Lay Workers and
will pay the full normal annual premium to the Fund. It will not provide
any other retirement annuity.
b. Employee Benefits. The Conference, as an employer, may provide such other
employee benefits as the Board of Directors deems appropriate, and such
programs, and the extent to which the Conference bears the expense, shall
be reported by the Treasurer in his annual report.
ARTICLE VII
Board of Directors
1. Organization
a. There shall be a Board of Directors consisting of:
(1) One Director elected at the Conference Annual Meeting by ballot for
every 8,000 members, or major fraction thereof, of the Churches in
each of the Areas of the Conference determined by the number of mem-
bers as of December 31 of the year immediately preceding, with no
Area having less than one Director. One-third of these elected Directors
shall be ministers, one-third laymen and one-third laywomen as nearly
as may be.
(2) The President, the Moderator, and the Vice Moderator of the Confer-
ence, ex officiis.
b. The term of an elected Director shall be four (4) years and no Director,
having served a full four (4) year term, shall be eligible for re-election for
one (1) year.
c. Nine members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum.
d. At its first meeting after each Annual Meeting of the Conference, the
Board of Directors shall choose one of its members to serve as Chairman
and another member to serve as Vice Chairman for the ensuing year. It
shall also choose a secretary to maintain a record of its proceedings.
2. General Powers. Subject to the provisions of Section 3 of this Article, the
Board of Directors shall have and may exercise all of the powers of, the Conference
between meetings of the Conference and actions taken shall be reported to the
next Annual Meeting of the Conference.
3. Except as otherwise provided in the charter of the Conference or in these
Bylaws, the Board of Directors shall administer and dispose of the property of the
Conference and shall manage all of its business and affairs, subject to the follow-
ing limitations:
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a. Corporate assets other than real property or tangible personal property which
are not restricted as to use by the donor shall not be disbursed or granted
between two consecutive Annual Meetings in an amount exceeding 20% of
the value thereof at the previous year-end or $250,000, whichever is greater,
except as authorized or directed by a vote of the Conference.
b. Title to real property with a market value of $250,000 or more shall not be
encumbered, or conveyed in whole or in part, except as authorized or di-
rected by a meeting of the Conference.
4. The Board of Directors:
a. Shall have responsibility for -policy formulation, program development, bud-
get development, coordination between the functional Committees of the
Conference, evaluation and planning;
b. Shall employ staff and other agents in support of Conference activities and
operations and define or approve the definition of their duties;
c. Shall cause the accounts of the Treasurer to be audited at least once a
year by certified public accountants selected by the Board;
d. Shall provide direction for all Officers, Executive Officers, staff and agents
of the Conference.
5. Without restricting the generality of the foregoing, the Board of Directors
shall in particular have the following powers:
a. To appoint its own meetings and form its own rules of business, to appoint
Committees and delegate any of its powers to such Committees.
b. To remove at pleasure any member of the staff, any employee or any agent
of the Conference.
c. To remove any Officer, Executive Officer, or Director of the Conference who
may be guilty of disregard of his duties or of such conduct as shall be
seriously prejudicial to the interests of the Conference.
d. To fill any vacancy in any Office, Executive Office, Committee or Council
of the Conference including vacancies in the membership of the Board until
the succeeding Annual Meeting of the Conference.
e. To direct efforts to promote missionary interest and giving among the
Churches of the Conference.
f. To direct efforts to promote ecumenical concerns, interests and relationships
of the Conference.
g. To direct efforts af evaluation and planning with respect to the program
and activities of the Conference.
h. To appoint one or more Directors to the functional Conference Committees
and Councils as liaison between the Committees or Councils and the Board
of Directors.
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ARTICLE VIII
Committees and Councils
1. Immediately after the opening of the Conference Annual Meeting the Modera-
tor shall appoint:
a. A Committee on Credentials, to which all credentials shall be referred.
b. A Business Committee, the duty of which shall be to prepare and present
at each session all matters of business not presented through the Board of
Directors or some Committee or Council of the Conference.
2. There shall be a Program Committee to plan the program of each regular
meeting and such other meetings of the Conference as the Board of Directors may
request. The Committee shall consist of the Moderator, the Vice Moderator, the
Secretary of the Conference, the pastor of any Church which is to entertain the
next Annual Meeting, plus nine elected members. At each Annual Meeting three
members, at least one of whom shall be a member of a Conference Committee or
Council, shall be elected by voice vote for three-year terms.
3. The following Conference Committees and Councils shall be constituted each
with twenty (20) members, four (4) from each of the five (5) Areas within the
Conference, one (1) member from each Area to be elected each year by voice vote
to serve a term of four (4) years, except that the Youth Council shall be consti-
tuted with twenty (20) members, one adult from each of the five (5) Areas within
the Council elected by voice vote to serve a term of four (4) years and three (3)
Youth Members from each of the five (5) Areas to be elected each year by voice
vote to serve a term of one (1) year. No member of a Conference Committee or
Council, having served a full term of four (4) years, shall be eligible for re-election
for one (1) year but Youth Members elected to the Youth Council for one (1) year
may be re-elected for subsequent one (1) year terms to a maximum of four (4) con-
secutive years. As nearly as possible, the membership of each Conference Committee
and of the Council of the Laity shall be equally divided among ministers, laymen and
laywomen :
a. A Church and Community Committee shall be concerned with the outreach
of the Churches and the Conference in the community, whether rural, sub-
urban, or urban and for social action in developing programs and services,
policies and procedures for confronting situations and conditions arising
out of changing social and economic environment in the general community.
b. A Church and Education Committee shall be concerned with the educational
thrust of the Churches and the Conference in all aspects and shall function
to provide and develop and assist educational programs and services in the
Churches and among other groupings.
c. A Church and Leadership Committee shall be concerned with leadership
discovery and manpower utilization through the various organizations of
the Conference. This Committee shall make nominations for each Office,
Committee, Board or Council to be elected at the Annual Meeting, when
nominations are not otherwise provided for in these Bylaws. It shall also
nominate delegates to the General Synod. It shall suggest at the request of
the Board of Directors nominees to fill any vacancies occurring between
Annual Meetings.
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d. A Church and Ministry Committee shall be concerned with the Churches
and their responsibilities to establish and maintain high standards in fel-
lowship with other Churches. It shall be concerned also with the ministry,
whose standing is held in the Associations, to establish and maintain high
academic, professional, and moral standards of ordained and professional
personnel. It shall be concerned further with the relationships between
Churches and ordained and professional personnel, and the welfare of the
Churches and Associations, in order that the whole Church may be strength-
ened.
The Conference shall maintain a special roll of ministers to which names
may have been transferred by the Associations. This special roll shall be
in charge of the Church and Ministry Committee and the presence of a
name there shall constitute evidence that the person has been duly ordained
and has had standing in a member Association; but the Committee shall
not issue credentials to a person whose name appears on this roll unless
they find in concurrence with the Committee on the Ministry in this per-
son's Association that this person's character and qualifications are satis-
factory.
e. A Church and Mission Committee shall be concerned with the mission of
the Churches and the Conference. It shall encourage the understanding and
support by the Churches of ecumenical mission. Our Christian World Mis-
sion, Massachusetts Ministries, City Missionary Societies' Programs, special
fund raising efforts and other mission endeavors. It shall invite and eval-
uate financial requests for mission projects and recommend priorities of
these requests to the Budget Committee of the Board of Directors.
f. The Conference recognizes a Council of the Laity as a movement of spirit-
ual renewal in the life of the Churches and the Conference. It shall be the
responsibility of the Council of the Laity to increase, develop and coordi-
nate the activities and participation of the Laity through a process of con-
tinuing education and training; and to assist the Churches to develop pro-
grams which will train and free the Laity to participate in the whole task
of the Church.
g. The Conference recognizes a Youth Council as a continuation of the work
of the Pilgrim Fellowship of Massachusetts. It shall be concerned with the
youth ministry in the Churches and the Associations in fellowship with the
Conference, and shall encourage youth participation in the Local Church,
Association, Conference and General Synod.
4. All Committees and Councils are free to organize their work, to establish sub-
committees for special assignments, and to co-opt other persons with special interest
and skill as required.
5. A person who is a member of any Committee or Council ex-officio shall be
entitled to vote.
6. The reports of all Committees and Councils that are to be presented to the
Conference Annual Meeting shall be furnished to the Secretary on or before April
first of each year, and shall be printed and distributed to the Churches not less than
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two weeks before the Annual Meeting. These reports need not be read to the Confer-
ence Meeting but the Program Committee may arrange for the adequate discussion
of any or all of the topics presented in the reports.
7. Such Committees, Councils, or other ad hoc groups as the Conference may
vote to constitute or recognize shall be established by voice vote at each Annual
Meeting for such terms as the Conference Meeting shall determine. The Board of
Directors shall present at each Annual Meeting a list of Committees, Councils or
other ad hoc groups, the appointment of which it recommends.
ARTICLE IX
Conditions of Office
1. Qualifications. Each Officer, Executive Officer, Director, Committee member
or Council member can serve only while he is a member in a Church or Congrega-
tion eligible to send delegates to the Conference Meeting.
2. Beginning of Term. The terms of Officers, Executive Officers, Directors or
Members of a Committee or Council of the Conference shall begin at the close of
the meeting at which they are elected; however, in the event a meeting is recessed
for more than one month following election, the terms of those elected shall com-
mence at the close of the session in which the recess was declared.
3. Unexpired Term. Any person elected at an Annual Meeting of the Conference
to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of that vacancy,
4. Automatic Resignation. Any person elected to the Board of Directors or any
Committee or Council of the Conference who shall fail to attend two consecutive
regular meetings thereof without an explanation of absence, or fail to attend three
consecutive meetings for any reason, shall be considered to have resigned. Whoever
is nominated to the Board of Directors or any Committee or Council of the Confer-
ence on the basis of his residency in one of the five Areas of the state shall be con-
sidered to have resigned if during his term of office he moves to a different Area of
the state or moves from the state. It will be the responsibility of the Board of Di-
rectors, Committee, or Council involved to determine whether to accept a resignation.
ARTICLE X
Relationships
1. As a Conference of the United Church of Christ, the Massachusetts Confer-
ence is a body of the United Church of Christ and is related to the General Synod
as described in the Constitution and Bylaws of the United Church of Christ. It dis-
charges those duties and provides those services set forth in its own charter and By-
laws and which are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of the United
Church of Christ.
2. Delegates of the Conference to the General Synod, as provided for in the Con^
stitution and Bylaws of the United Church of Christ, shall be electea from the mem-
bership of the Churches in the Massachusetts Conference which are affiliated with
the United Church of Christ, and such delegates shall be elected by voice vote at
a meeting of the Conference.
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ARTICLE XI
Board of Ministerial Aid
The Board of Ministerial Aid shall be the agent of the Conference in the work of
aiding needy ministers and their families and shall make an annual report to the
Conference. On notice of a vacancy in the membership of the Board of Ministerial
Aid, the Conference shall nominate a person to fill the vacancy.
ARTICLE XII
Boston Seaman's Friend Society
The Boston Seaman's Friend Society shall be the agent of the Conference in the
work of promoting the spiritual and temporal welfare of seamen and shall make an
annual report to the Conference. The Conference Meeting shall annually elect by
voice vote five members, for a term of three (3) years each, to the Board of the
Society.
ARTICLE XIII
Board of Pastoral Supply
The Conference Meeting shall elect by voice vote seven members to represent it
on the Congregational Board of Pastoral Supply, two members to be elected each
year to serve for a period of three (3) years, and a third member to be elected in
any year to serve for a period of three (3) years whenever necessary to satisfy the
requirement of seven members. The Board shall through its Secretary, make an an-
nual report to the Conference Meeting.
ARTICLE XIV
Corporate Seal
The seal of the Conference shall consist of two or more concentric circles, with
the words, "Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ" around the
circumference between these circles and the words "Inc., 1808" within the inner
circle.
ARTICLE XV
Special Orders
1. All matters of business presented to the Conference Meeting, except those
presented by the Board of Directors or through duly elected or appointed Commit-
tees of the Conference, shall be referred to the Business Committee unless referred
to some other Committee by special vote of the Conference.
2. All matters of business referred to the Business Committee shall be reported
for action before the final adjournment of the meeting.
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3. There shall be a "Revolving Fund for Cash Flow" designated to the purpose
of providing cash at times of low flow during a given year.
a. The limit of the Fund will be determined from time to time by the Board
of Directors.
b. The sources of capital will be from unrestricted monies designated to the
Fund by the Board of Directors or from special gifts restricted to the pur-
pose of the Fund, with the distinction between the two preserved.
c. The cash of the Fund may be borrowed by action of the Conference execu-
tive officers for the specific purpose with the expectation that it can and
will be returned to the Fund Avithin the calendar year of use. In the event
that this is not possible due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no
borrowing from the Fund during the succeeding calendar year until out-
standing borrowing has been repaid.
d. At no time will the Fund be used as collateral for other loans.
e. No interest will be paid to the Fund for the use of its cash.
f. Unrestricted monies placed in the Fund may be withdrawn only by vote of
the Conference Meeting.
g. The Fund shall be invested in a manner appropriate for its purposes, as
determined by the Board of Directors. Income earned shall be administered
as unrestricted receipts from invested income.
ARTICLE XVI
Rules of Order
All proceedings of the Conference Meeting shall be governed by the latest re-
vised edition of Robert's Rules of Order, and, unless otherwise required thereby or
by these Bylaws, action of the Conference shall be by the majority vote of voting
members present.
ARTICLE XVII
Amendments
1. These Bylaws except Articles II and III, may be amended at any Annual
Meeting, or other meeting, of the Conference by a two-thirds vote, provided the
amendment was proposed at a previous Conference Meeting or is recommended by
the Board of Directors. The Board must notify the Churches and delegates of Bylaw
amendments which it recommends at least 45 days prior to the Conference Meeting
at which these will be considered.
2. Articles II and III may be amended by a two-thirds vote at any Annual Meet-
ing, but only after the proposed amendment has been submitted to the Conference
in writing at a previous Annual Conference Meeting and notice has been sent to
each of the Churches entitled to send delegates at least three months prior to the
Conference Meeting at which action is to be taken.
1977
Past Annual Meetings
40
1912
Holyoke
1913
Fall River
1914
Gardner
1915
Pittsfield
1916
Cambridge
1917
Taunton
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Worcester
1919
Northampton
1920
Plymouth
1921
Lawrence
1922
ntchburg
1923
Great Harrington
1924
Brockton
1925
Holyoke
1926
Dorchester
1927
Worcester
1923
Greenfield
1929
Framingham
1930
Springfield
1931
New Bedford
1932
Ouincy
1933
North Adams
1934
Brookline
1935
Newburyport
1930
Gardner
1937
Lowell
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Dedham
1939
Northampton
1940
Worcester
1911
Attleboro
1942 West Newton
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Worcester
1944
Boston
1945
Cambridge
1946
Holyoke
1947
Boston
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Springfield
1949
Boston
1950
Fall Biver
1951
Framingham
1952
Worcester
1953
Springfield
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Qulncy
1955
FItchburg
1950
Wllliamstown
1957
Newton Centre
1958
Plymouth
1959
Beverly
19C0
Andover
1961
Northampton
1962
Worcester
1963
Wellesley
1964
Pittsfield
1965
Boston
1966
Springfield
1967
Worcester
1968
Boston
1969
W. Springfield
1970
Amherst
1971
FItchburg
1972
Pittsfield
1973
Springfield
1974
Hyannis
1975
Boston
1976
Springfield
1977
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Victor J. Loring
Frank B. Shipman
Kenyon L. Butterfield
Edward A. Reed
Edwin O. Childs
George W. Andrews
William B. Aspinwall
Frederick H. Page
Henry K. Hyde
Thomas Weston
Shepherd Knapp
Arthur H. Wellman
Edward P. Drew
Charles H. Williams
Elbert A. Harvey
Samuel H. Woodrow
Enos H. Bigelow
Ben]. A. Wlllmott
Sheridan B. Gate
Clarence W. Dunham
Edwin B. Robinson
John C. Hull
J. Harold Dale
Frank L. Boyden
David N. Beach
Wilbur E. Rowell
Clarence E. Hellens
Ethelbert V. Grabill
Lyndon S. Beardslee
George F. Moulton
Rev. John Gratton
Dean Homer P. Little
Rev. Carl F. Schultz
Mr. Roy A. Hovey
Rev. Baldwin W. Callahan
Mr. Lucius E. Thayer
Rev. John A. Hawley
Mr. Clarence C. Beasley
Rev, Horace G. Robson
Mr. Sidney F. Law
Rev. Roy L. Minich
Mr. Robert C. Shoemaker
Rev. Frederick M. Meek
Mr. Julian D. Steele
Rev. Victor E. Chicoine
Mr. Lincoln S. Cain
Rev. Joseph W. Beach
Mrs. Axel H. Anderson
Dr. John E. Leamon
Mr. William E. Hays
Rev. Clarence W. Fuller
Mr. Loomis Patrick
Rev. Kenneth B. Henley
Mr. Albert O. Wilson, Jr.
Rev. Paul D. Tiller
Mr. Raymond H. Frost
Mr. David W. Bartlett
Mr. David W. Bartlett
Rev. Harold B. Fray, Jr.
Rev. Harold B. Fray, Jr.
Mr. James Baleman
Rev. D. Curtis Minter
Mrs. Edwin D. Anthony
Rev. Norman E. Farnum,
Mr. Richard Harter
Rev. Justin Hartman
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Edward P. Drew
Raymond Calkins
William C. Gordon
Ambrose W. Vernon
Newton M. Hall
Benjamin A. Willmott
William A. Knight
Ernest G. Guthrie
George A. Gordon
Robert MacDonald
Hugh Gordon Ross
Robert R. Wicks
Edward M. Noyes
James Gordon Gilkey
Allen E. Cross
Arcturus Z. Conrad
Howard J. Chidley
Claude A. McKay
Ashley D. Leavitt
Garfield Morgan
Vaughan Dabney
J. Le& Mitchell
Arthur P. Pratt
Shepherd Knapp
Russell H. Stafford
Ralph Sockman
George A. Buttrick
Douglas Horton
Benjamin T. Marshall
Raymond Calkins
William Park
Walter A. Morgan
William A. Gilroy
Rev. Robert Wood Coe
Rev. Carl Heath Kopf
Rev. Charles C. Keith
Rev. Edwin B. Robinson
Rev. J. Harold Dale
Rev. Kendig B. Cully
Rev. William J. Rees
Rev. Ashley Day Leavitt
( Rev. John Gratton
t Rev. Alden S. Mossharamer
Rev. Walter R. Greenwood
Rev. Ray A. Eusden
Rev. John R Chapman
Rev. John H. Leamon
Rev. Fred B. Spyker
Rev. Dwight L. Cart
Dr. Raymond Calkins
Rev. Kenneth R. Henley
Rev. Edith Wolfe
Dr. Albert J. Penner
Rev. Virgil V. Brallier
Rev. Arthur Coulthard
Rev. Kenneth D. Beckwlth
Rev. John E. Morgan
Dr. Albert J. Penner
Dr. Albert J. Penner
Rev. Robert V. Moss
Dr. David M. Stowe
Rev. Avery D. Post
Rev. Jefferson P. Rogers
Rev. Reuben Sheares
Rev. James W. Crawford
Rev. Phyllis K. Ingram
Rev. Dr. Oliver Powell
MINUTES OF THE 178TH ANNUAL MEETING
of the
MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE
of the
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
April 29, 30, May 1, 1977, Springfield/ Chicopee, Mass.
The 178th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church
of Christ was called to order by the Moderator, the Rev. Justin J. Hartman, at 2:00 p.m.
on Friday, April 29, 1977, at the Treadway Inn in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The theme
for the Meeting was "The Family of the Covenant" and was taken from two sources:
Jeremiah 31:31-34
" Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will
make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the
house of Judah, not like the covenant which I made with
their fathers when I took them by the hand to bring them
out of the land of Egypt, my covenant which they broke.
But this is the covenant which I will make with the house
of Israel, says the Lord. I will put my law within them,
and I will write it upon their hearts; and I will be their
God, and they shall be my people. And they shall all know
me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord;
for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember
their sin no more. "
Sklem Covenant
" We covenant with the Lord and one with another; and doe bynd
ourselves in the presence of God, to walke together in all
his waies, according as he is pleased to reveale himself unto
us in his blessed word of truth, "
The Worship/Celebration services for the Meeting were prepared and conducted by members
of the Worship Commission.
Following the opening Worship/Celebration, led by Mrs. Dinny Brownlee and the
Rev. Philip H. Ward, Minister of the Chicopee Federated Church, greetings and welcome
from the local committee were brought by the Rev. Nevin H. Kirk, Minister of the Spring-
field Emmanuel Church.
Mr. William Cook and the Rev. Nancy F. Hildonen were appointed to the Credentials
Committee, Mr. Cook, as chairperson, reported on advance registrations, which consisted
of Lay Delegates, 457; Clergy, 211; Directors of Christian Education 10; Guests, 100; Ex-
Officiis, 23; for a total of 801,
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The Moderator declared that a quorum was present. He then called the attention
of the Meeting to the Ground Rules as printed in the 1976 Conference Year Book and circu-
lated prior to the Meeting. (The Ground Rules follow these minutes. ) The Moderator
introduced the Parliamentarian, Mr. Richard B. Osterberg, attorney, from the firm of
Weston, Patrick, Willard & Redding. The voting procedures were outlined. The following
committees were appointed:
Ushers and Tellers: The Rev. Dr. Bruce O. Breuer and the Rev. Sanford Pasth,
Co-Chairpersons; the Rev. Carlyle Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Miller, Mr. John Perman,
Mr, and Mrs. Robert Trainor, the Rev. and Mrs. Robert Bruns, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Carpenter, Mrs. Florence McConnell, Mr, Kenneth E. Paine, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Thomp-
son, the Rev. William ToUey, the Rev. Neal Lund, Mrs. Ethel Evans, the Rev. Glen
Schwarz, Mr. Richard Taylor, Mr. Edwin Lombard, Mr. Deane Clark, the Rev. Robert
Kyte, Mr. Michael Getchell, Mrs. Janet Loveland, Mr. Raymond Loveland, Mr, John Delay,
the Rev. Harry Studkenbrudc, Mr, Jeremy Kavka, Mrs. Charlotte Kavka, Mr. Ernest
Tirrell, Mr, William Joy, Mr, William Joy, Jr, , Mr. William Ertel, Mr. Philip Ertel,
Mr. Ralph Miller, Mr. Russell Callahan and four young people from the First Congregation-
al Church in Ludlow, under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Pauze,
Business Committee: Mrs, Faith Johnson, Chairperson; Mr. Howard L. Baker,
Dr. Ema Ballantine Bryant, Mrs, Ruth Clark, Mr. William Cook, Mr. Richard M, Harter,
the Rev. Nancy Hildonen, Mrs. Jean Knibbs, and Mr. Philip H, Smith.
Mrs. Faith Johnson, Chairperson of the Business Committee, presented the Order
of Time and Events which the Committee recommended be adopted as the agenda, Mr.
Floyd Folsom of Topsfield moved to postpone the vote on whether or not to hold a Fall
Meeting until Saturday afternoon, April 30. Following discussion, the motion was lost. A
delegate moved to change the time of the consideration of the Bylaws from 3:30 p.m. on
Friday to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The motion was lost. It was moved and
VOTED: That the Order of Time and Events, as circulated, be adopted.
It was moved and
VOTED: That the Minutes of the Annual Meeting, April 30, May 1, 2, 1976, Spring-
field, Massachusetts, be approved as printed.
The Rev. J. Everett Bodge, speaking for the Executive Committee of the Board
of Directors, presented the name of the Rev. Avery D. Post to be the Conference Minister
and President of the Massachusetts Conference for another year. (No action to be taken on
this matter until Saturday. )
The Rev. Stanley G. Russell, Chairperson of the Church and Leadership Committee,
presented an incomplete slate of Officers and Committee Members for the ensuing year. He
pointed out that some positions as they now exist may be phased out. (This report, along
with additions, will be acted upon on Saturday afternoon. )
The Report of the Associate Conference Minister and Secretary, the Rev. Emil C.
Beck, was presented with comments. He called attention to the fact that 110 of the 488
churches in the Conference did not submit their annual reports and figures in time to be
included in the Year Book report.
The Treasurer of the Conference, Mr. Carleton K. Finch, presented Ms report.*
He called attention to the deficit indicated on line 28 of his report, and remarked that the
Directors have a continuing concern to answer these three questions: "Why did this happen?"
"What did we do about it?" "How can we prevent its happening again?" He pointed out that
last September the deficit was projected to be in excess of $80,000; and that through care-
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ful management it was reduced to $28,000. After questions from the floor, it was moved
and
VOTED: To accept the various reports as printed and circulated.
The Moderator next presented the Rev. Ptobert D. Witham, formerly a member of
the Massachusetts Conference staff, and now the New England Regional Representative of the
Office for Church Life and Leadership. He also presented to the Meeting Dr. Ema
Ballantine Bryant, who is the Assistant Moderator of the United Church of Christ.
The Moderator welcomed guests to the Meeting. It was moved and
VOTED: That the following be elected Honorary Delegates for this Meeting, with
voice, but no vote: The Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Evans, President of the United Church of
Christ, and his wife, Mrs, Harriet Evans; the Rev. Dr. James A. Nash, Executive Director
of the Massachusetts Council of Churches; Dr. Rena Karefa-Smart, Research Associate at
the Harvard Divinity School; the Rev. David Murray, Fraternal Delegate from the Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ), and Sister Raphaelle Eahey from Merrimac College.
Then the Moderator introduced those members of the Massachusetts Conference
Board of Directors who were present, the members of the Business Committee, and the
staff members of the Massachusetts Conference.
Mrs. Helen R, Barnes, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, presented the
Board's recommendation that there be no Pall Meeting of the Conference in 1977, It was
moved and
VOTED: That the Annual Meeting adopt the recomm.endation of the Board of Directors
not to hold a Eall Meeting of the Conference in 1977.
The proposed change in the Bylaws of the Massachusetts Conference which provides
for the establishment of a Secretary was presented by the Rev. Donald E, Overlook. The
present division of work was explained by the Rev. Emil C. Beck. Several persons spoke
to the motion. Two amendments were lost and one, made by the Rev. George B. Higgins,
was carried.
On recommendation of the Board of Directors, and with the amendment made by the
Rev. George B. Higgins, it was moved and
VOTED: To amend the Inlaws, Article VI, paragraph 2, clause b, to provide for the
election of a Secretary of the Conference who would not be full time, by striking paragraph
2, b.
"The Secretary shall keep the records of the Conference, except as heretofore
described and provided for, and shall assist in the general work of the Con-
ference under the direction of the President. He shall devote himself in co-
operation with the Area Ministers, and under the direction of the President
to counseling with and assisting the Churches, and shall perform such other
duties as may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors or the F>resident.
He shall have the custody of the records and of all bonds given by the Treas-
urer as hereinafter provided. He shall furnish copies of the record certified
under the seal of the Conference (which shall be in his keeping) to such
persons as may be entitled thereto.
The Secretary shall collect and publish in connection with the Annual Report
of the Conference the statistics of ministers and Churches and make up the
official roll of the ministers and Churches in accordance with the usages
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of the denomination. He shall present to the Conference at its Annual Meeting
a general statistical statement of the progress of religion in the Churches for
the past calendar year. He shall give suitable notice to the Churches of the
time and place of each Annual Meeting, notify Officers and Committees of
their election or appointment and fulfill such other functions as the Conference
or the Board of Directors from time to time directSo "
and substitute the following to read:
"The Secretary shall keep the records of the Conference, except as heretofore
described and provided for. The Secretary shall perform the duties incident
to the office and such other duties as may be assigned to the office by the
Board of Directors or the President. The Secretary shall have the custody
of the records; the seal of the Conference; and of all bonds given by the
Treasurer as hereinafter provided; and shall furnish copies of the records
certified under the seal of the Conference to such persons as may be entitled
thereto. "
The Bev. Kenneth B. Anthony gave the first in a series of "spot presentations"
on world hunger and what is being done to help to alleviate and solve the many problems
associated with it.
A resolution on "Eeclaiming Christian Education as a Priority" was introduced by
Mrs. Sylvia Ellis, who, with the Rev. Nancy Hildonen presented background information in
support of the resolution. It was moved and
VOTED: BE IT RESOLVED that the Massachusetts Conference reclaim Christian
Education as a priority by helping congregations to evaluate their whole church program,
identify needs, and design their educational process to meet those needs.
After several announcements, the Business Session was adjourned until Saturday
morning at 9K)0. The delegates recessed to The Springfield Room in an adjacent building
to hear simultaneous presentations on The Covenant and Southern Africa, presented by the
Conference Task Force on Southern Africa, and The Covenant and Concern for Health Care
and the Youthful Offender, presented by the Conference Committee on Church and Community.
The Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Evans, President of the United Church of Christ, addressed
the delegates and guests at a Fellowship Dinner beginning at 6rf)0 p.m.
Saturday, April 30, 1977
The Moderator reconvened the Meeting at 9 :00 a. m. , followed by a Worship/ Cele-
bration led by members of the United Church Youth Council. A skit, based on I Corinthians
12, was presented to depict the need for the members of a church to work together in the
same way that the various parts of a human body function in harmony.
Mr. Hartman introduced the Rev. Avery D. Post, who gave his report as Minister
and President of the Conference. It was followed by a standing ovation. (Mr. Post's
address follows these minutes.) Mr. Post concluded by naming the new members of the
Conference staff:
Mrs. Peg Jacobs, Resources Consultant/ Coordinator
The Rev. Dr. Walter A. Telfer, Staff Associate in Planning and Organizational
Development
He also mentioned the work of several consultants assisting the Conference:
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Mr, Edward Metcalf, Consultant in Communications
The Rev. Edmund W. Nutting, Director, Planned Giving Office
The Rev. Verne E. Henderson, 17/76 Achievement Fund
Mr. Post also presented the new Area Consultants in Christian Education:
The Rev. Charles Hambrick-Stowe, Central Area
Mrs, lUith Johnson, Northeast Area
Mrs. Anne Abeme'thy, Metropolitan Boston Area
Mrs. Virginia Alden, Western Area
Ms, Marjorie Williams, Southeast Area
It was moved and
VOTED: To accept the Report of the Minister and President,
Another "spot announcement on hunger" was made by the Rev, Kenneth Anthony:
(1) the need to know; (2) the need to modify our life-style.
The Moderator introduced Mrs. Helen R, Barnes, Chairperson of the Board of
Directors, and thanked her for her competent and devoted service to the Conference, She,
in turn, called upon the Rev, Richard A. Stoehr, Chairperson of the Finance Committee of
the Board of Directors, Mr, Stoehr reported on the financial condition of the Conference,
basing his comments on a consideration of the four sheets which had been presented to the
delegates :
(1) The Statement of financial Operations, dated December 31, 1976,
(2) Goals for 1978 and Budget Development Steps.
(3) Outline Budget for 1978,
(4) Votes taken by the Board of Directors on March 6, 1977.
The Rev, Stoehr presented next a suggestion of four options by which an increase
in the budget might be made: (a) a major increase in OCWM giving, (b) a major increase
in Fellowship Dues, (c) a major increase in the Retention Rate, (d) any combination of the
foregoing,
Mrs, Helen R, Barnes introduced the Rev, Harris B. Hinchcliff, Chairperson of
the Program Development and Coordinating Committee of the Board of Directors, Mr,
Hinchcliff explained two documents which had been presented to the delegates:
(1) 1978 Goals and Budget Development Steps, and (2) Proposed Directions and Goals,
The Conference delegates then gathered in assigned clusters for small group dis-
cussions on Goals Development,
The recess for luncheon followed.
The Moderator reconvened the Meeting at 2:00 p,m, and the session began with
comments on Program Development by Mrs, Helen R, Barnes,
Mrs. Carol Wilson described the history and present status of United Ministries for
Higher Education (UMHE), She read aloud the report of the Evaluation Committee to this
Annual Meeting, as distributed, and stressed the need for long-range planning.
The report on Structure Design was presented by Mrs. Joan Arnold and the Rev,
Saul E. Katz, Their presentation was based on two documents previously distributed to the
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delegates. The proposed change involves a transition from the present Committee structure
to two Councils: a Council on Local Church Life and Leadership, and a Council on Mission
Outreach and Social Responsibility, In addition, Task Forces would be appointed by the
Councils to perform specific tasks. It was proposed that the Committes and the Councils
operate in a parallel manner until next year's Annual Meeting. Then, if the appropriate
changes in the Bylaws are adopted, the newly-created Councils would be in full operation,
and the present Conference Committees would be phased out.
This report was followed by prolonged discussion. It was then moved, and after
several amendments failed to pass, it was
VOTED: That the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ test the
Structure Design, as voted by the Board of Directors on July 28, 1976, for the period
beginning May 1, 1977 to April 30, 1978 and that
(1) the Council of Local Church Life and Leadership and the Council on Mission
Outreach and Social Responsibility each submit a report, with recommendations, to the
Board by March 1, 1978.
(2) the Conference Evaluation Committee submit its evaluation of the development
process by March 1, 1978.
(3) the Board make its recommendations, with Bylaw changes, if called for, to the
Annual Meeting in May 1978.
Mrs. Phyllis Baldwin reported on the 1977 campaign for the retirement of the debt
incurred by the move to Framingham and the development of the UCC Center. She urged
participation in some way by all the churches in 1977 and invited everyone to come and see
the new facilities at an Open House to be held on Sunday, June 5, 1977, from 2H)0 to 5*0
p.m.
Another "spot announcement" on hunger was given by the Rev. Richard L. Dodds.
Following a brief recess, the Rev. Richard A, Stoehr moved: That the adoption of
the Outline Budget for 1978 as presented by the Board of Directors and as circulated, be
adopted. The motion was seconded and discussion ensued. Many felt that an outline budget
was not adequate, and that line item figures should have been presented throughout. Some
persons felt it to be unwise to change so drastically the historic nature of the Conference
budget and to entrust so many details entirely to the Board of Directors. An amendment
was moved to request the Board of Directors to prepare a more detailed budget for presen-
tation before the close of the meeting. The amendment was lost. The discussion reverted
to the main motion. Mr. Robert Winterhalter moved and it was
VOTED: To table the motion to adopt the proposed 1978 Outline Budget.
It was moved and
VOTED: To reconsider the previous vote not to have a 1^11 Meeting of the Conference.
A second vote was taken on Mrs. Helen R, Barnes' earlier motion not to have a Fall Meet-
ing. This time the motion was rescinded. It was moved and
VOTED: That the Conference meet in the Fall of 1977 in order to authorize the Bud-
get for 1978.
Dr. Ema Ballantine Bryant asked for personal privilege as a member of the
Business Committee. Dr. Bryant moved and it was
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VOTED: That the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ recognize
and affirm the existing relationship between its Minister and President the Rev, Aveiy D,
Post and a certain lady named and called Peg Post who has demonstrated by her quiet
support, dignified mien, love and warmth that she has been the primary moving force be-
hind the leadership we have long admired and respected.
FURTHER that this body meeting in plenary session convey its love and concern and
that it be duly recorded in the minutes as well as in the hearts of Aveiy and Peg Post for
as long as they both shall live.
The meeting recessed.
When the Moderator reconvened the Meeting, a Basic Support Goal for 1978 of
$1,154,000 was presented by the Rev. Paul E. Barnes, as recommended by the Board
of Directors on advice of the Church and Mission Committee. It was moved and
VOTED: That the goal for total OCWM Basic Support for 1978 be set at $1,154,000,
and that the OCWM Basic Support Retention Rate for 1978 be set at 22%.
A lively debate followed concerning the rate for Fellowship Dues for 1978, The
purpose and use of the dues were described. It was noted that in 1976 about 100 churches
failed to remit any Fellowship Dues. A question as to how the Fellowship Dues relate to
OCWM was not fully clarified. A motion to underwrite our commitment to UMHE by
increasing the dues in 1978 from $2.15 to $3.20 was defeated.
A motion was made and seconded to increase the Fellowship Dues to $2.25, of
which 15<;; is to be designated for debt reduction. Discussion followed, and an amendment
was offered to instruct the Area Ministers to discuss with the affected churches the reasons
for non payment of dues. The amendment was passed. There being no further debate, the
main motion as amended was
VOTED: To recommend to the Annual Meeting that the Fellowship Dues for 1978 be
set at $2.25 per church member as reported for January 1, 1978, of which 15'? is designated
for debt reduction; and that each Area Minister discuss the reasons for non payment of
Fellowship Dues during the last fiscal year with each affected church and report to the
Directors prior to January 1, 1978. A synopsis shall be prepared for the next annual
meeting.
Acting for the Board of Directors, Mr. Clement E. Sutton, Jr. , presented the
Board's recommendation requiring early submission of resolutions to be brought before the
Conference, It was moved and
VOTED: That any resolution to be acted upon at a stated meeting of the Massachusetts
Conference of the United Church of Christ must be circulated among the Churches at least
one month prior to said meeting. A resolution which is needed and could not be foreseen
one month prior to the meeting must be submitted in writing to the Business Committee of
the Conference, and, if it approves, may come to the floor upon a majority vote of the
delegates.
The Rev, Stanley Russell, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, presented a
list of nominees for Conference members of the Board of Directors, Committees and
Councils, and General ^nod delegates for the coming year. He explained that, after care-
ful consideration, the Directors felt that there was no conflict of interest that should prevent
Mrs. Faith Johnson of Georgetown from being an Area Consultant in Christian Education
and the Moderator of the Conference simultaneously, as long as she is willing to serve the
Conference in both capacities. It was moved and
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VOTED: That nominations for Officers of the Conference and for members of the
various committees, councils, agencies and Board of Directors be closed.
It was moved and
VOTED: That the Secretary cast one ballot for the slate offered.
(A complete list of Officers, Executive Officers, Boards, Committees, Councils,
representatives to agencies, and delegates to the General Synod is printed in another section
of the Conference Year Book. )
The Rev. Donald E. Overlook presented for the Board of Directors the name of
Mrs. Irene M. Anthony to fill the newly created office of Secretary of the Conference. It
was moved and
VOTED: To instruct the Recording Secretary of the Conference to cast one ballot to
elect Irene M. Anthony as Secretary of the Conference.
She was declared elected by the Moderator.
It was moved and
VOTED: That the Secretary cast one ballot for the election of:
The Rev. Avery D. Post, Minister and President
The Rev. Emil C. Beck, Associate Conference Minister and Treasurer
They were declared elected by the Moderator.
The Chairperson of the Ecumenical Commission of the Conference, the Rev. Dr.
Thomas E. Dipko, presented and explained the Resolution on Conversation with the Disciples
of Christ. It was moved and
VOTED: BE IT RESOLVED that the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church
of Christ welcomes and supports the recommendation of the Executive Council that conver-
sations be pursued between the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ) concerning their relationship and possible union, and that the Massachusetts Con-
ference urge the Eleventh General Siynod of the United Church of Christ to adopt and imple-
ment the Executive Council's recommendation.
The Resolution submitted by the Topsfield Church on declining membership was
introduced by the Rev. Westy Egmont of Peabody: A Resolution on the Progress of Religion
in the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ.
It was moved and
VOTED: WHEREAS the total number of churches declined by seven last year and
remained at 488 this year, and
WHEREAS total membership in all churches of the Conference fell by 3,645
members and
WHEREAS the removal of members continues to exceed the additions, and
WHEREAS the decline in UCC church membership has continued for at least
10 consecutive years, and
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WHEREAS church school enrollment, a source for future members, continues
to decline in equally alarming numbers and has done so since at least 1958:
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the 178th Annual Meeting of the Massa-
chusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ appoint an ad hoc committee to study
the reasons for the declines in membership so as to recommend ways to better meet the
spiritual needs of people and increase church membership and church school enrollment,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors work closely with,
and offer guidance to, the ad hoc committee, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a conclusive recommendation be made at
the next annual meeting of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ for
the benefit and guidance of all churches in the Conference to increase their membership,
Mr. William Cook introduced a Resolution on the Boston Seaman's Friend Society
and it was moved and
VOTED: In the year of the 150th Anniversary of the Boston Seaman's Friend Society
and about 50 years after the Massachusetts Conference made the Boston Seaman's Friend
Society its agent in ministry to seamen from around the world
BE IT RESOLVED that the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church
of Christ reaffirm its historic relationship to this unique mission and
COMMEND this mission to the churches as worthy of their support.
The Meeting was recessed for dinner.
The Meeting was reconvened at 7 50 p.m. ty the Moderator.
Before continuing with business, the delegates enjoyed a concert by the Choir of St.
John's Congregational Church of ^ringfield.
Another "One Minute Spot Report on Hunger" was given by the Rev. Kenneth B,
Anthony.
Mrs. Phyllis Baldwin made another plea for delegate support of the Framingham
debt reduction fund.
The Resolution on the Arts was offered by the Rev. Larry Hill of the Church of the
Covenant in Boston. After discussion and comment, it was moved and
VOTED: That the Resolution on the Church and the Arts be adopted.
(The Resolution is printed following these minutes. )
Mrs. Faith Johnson announced that the Board of Directors had voted to continue the
debt reduction fund for one more calendar year to encourage participation by all churches.
It was moved and
VOTED: That the U.C.C. Center Rind be extended through the calendar year, 1978.
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A motion was made and seconded to reconsider the vote passed Saturday afternoon
regarding Fellowship Dues and discussions between the Area Ministers and the churches.
Since the motion under reconsideration had been amended, the amendment was before the
Meeting first. Following discussion, it was moved and
VOTED: To change the amendment under reconsideration by striking the words "Area
Ministers" and inserting in their place the words "Minister and President and Board of
Directors. "
There being no further debate, the motion as amended was
VOTED: To recommend to the Annual Meeting that the Fellowship Dues for 1978 be
set at $2.25 per church member as reported for January 1, 1978, of which 15<;i is designated
for debt reduction; and that the Minister and President and the Board of Directors discuss
the reasons for non payment of Fellowship Dues during the last fiscal year with each affected
church and report this information to the Directors prior to January 1, 1978. A synopsis
shall be prepared for the next Annual Meeting.
A motion to increase the Fellowship Dues for 1978 from $2.25 to $2.50 was defeated.
The Rev. Harris B. Hinchcliff reported on the results of the Setting of Goals and
Priorities by the small groups on Friday. The tabulated results of the groups were dis-
tributed and instructions given for "weighting" the suggestions made.
The Small Churches Resolution of the Western Area Task Force was presented by
the Rev. Worth Noyes of Chesterfield and the Rev. Richard Taylor of Hinsdale. A lively,
illustrated dialogue between Mr. Noyes and Mr. Taylor relating both the strengths and
weaknesses of a small congregation stimulated interest and concern. It was moved and
VOTED: That the Resolution on the Small Church be adopted.
(The Resolution follows these minutes. )
The Rev. Jeffrey Lewis presented the Resolution: Toward A New Urban Agenda.
His remarks were amplified by the Rev, Clyde S, Miller, Jr. and the Rev. Paul C. Clayton.
It was moved and
VOTED: That the Resolution: Toward A New Urban Agenda be adopted.
(The Resolution follows these minutes. )
The Rev. Gilbert H, Harttree spoke in support of the Resolution On Support of
Theological Seminaries. It was moved and
VOTED: That the Resolution on Support of Theological Seminaries be adopted,
(The Resolution follows these minutes.)
The meeting was recessed until Sunday at 9K)0 a.m.
Sunday, May 1, 1977
The Moderator reconvened the Meeting at 9:00 a.m, and the Rev, Philip H, Ward
led a brief devotional service.
A statement on Planned Giving was read by the Rev. Edmund W. Nutting, Director
of the Massachusetts Conference Planned Giving Program.
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The work of United Ministries in Higher Education was presented by Mrs. Carol
Wilson, who introduced the Rev, Joseph C, Williamson and Mr. Dan King of the United
Christian Foundation at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Selections from a play
entitled "Inward Journey" were presented by a cast of four student actors. The Rev, Nancy
Richardson, a minister in the Boston - Cambridge United Ministries in Higher Education,
described the purposes and goals of contemporary campus ministry.
The Rev. Judith A. Hjorth introduced the work of the United Church Board for
Homeland Ministries and the Rev, J, York Peeler, Jr. , presented a slide-show depicting
the work of the UCBHM in Massachusetts. Some thirty concerns were described.
The woik of and recent developments in the United Church Board for World Minis-
tries were described vividly by the Rev. Telfer Mook, Regional Secretary for Southern Asia
for the Board. He described most colorfully impressions gained from a recent trip to India.
He was introduced by Mrs. Mary Ann Donaldson, a corporate member of the Board,
From time to time throughout the Conference business meetings, Mrs, Phyllis
Baldwin issued a plea to the delegates to contribute towards the Framingham debt reduction
fund.
The meeting recessed at 10:15 a.m. to permit delegates to attend committee meet-
ings and to visit the maricetplace. At 10 50 a.m., the Meeting reconvened for a worship
service. Mrs. Virginia Alden opened the service; the Scriptures were read by the Rev.
David L. Murray, pastor of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Worcester. The
Rev. Dr. Oliver Powell, retiring Associate Conference Minister in the Metropolitan Boston
Area, delivered the sermon. This service was televised for broadcast over Channel 22,
^ringfield; the interpreter of the service for the viewing public was the Rev. Philip H.
Ward.
The Meeting recessed for dinner.
The Moderator reconvened the Meeting at 2K)0 p.m. for a final session.
The Rev, Allen HoUis announced the 50th Anniversary of the Adventures in Reading
program, and presented a resolution. It was moved and
VOTED: WHEREAS 1977 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Adventures in Reading, and
WHEREAS this conference committee has produced book lists which have
guided the members of our churches both here and all across the country to fine reading in
all literary areas, and
WHEREAS the committee members annually read and review over one
thousand books, thus committing themselves to hundreds of hours of service on behalf of
the education and pleasure of our churches,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the 178th Annual Meeting of the
Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ acknowledge this fiftieth anniver-
sary of Adventures in Reading, give thanks to the diligence of readers past and present,
and offer those present members best wishes and full support in their future service.
The Rev. Harris B. Hinchcliff reported on the weighted "Proposed Directions and
Goals" which had been considered by the small groups. It was moved and
VOTED: To accept the report on Directions and Goals in (1) Support of Church Life
and Leadership; (2) Mission Qitreach and Social Responsibility. (The Goals are printed
following these minutes. )
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The Moderator announced that the Minister and President's Address would be
printed in the Conference Minutes, and that the address of the Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Evans
and the sermon of the Rev. Dr. Oliver Powell would be made available on cassette, and
possibly printed if requested:
A final "Hunger Minute" was given by the Rev. Kenneth B. Anthony,
The Rev. Richard L. Dodds reported on the Hunger Action Fund. In an increasing-
ly complex area, he spoke of a new mood of excitement replacing one of despair. He intro-
duced first, the Rev. Neal Richards, National Hunger Coordinator, and Mr. Brennon Jones
of "Bread of the World, Inc. " Mr. Jones described briefly the current food situation
worldwide.
Adoption of the Resolution submitted by the Task Force on Hunger of the Massachu-
setts Conference was moved and
VOTED: WHEREAS the Judeo-Christian faith calls for careful stewardship of our
earth and its resources;
WHEREAS hunger remains a constant problem plaguing our world;
WHEREAS the President of our denomination and 34 other leaders have
issued an appeal to Congress and the President on the enactment of a U. S. Food Reserve
Program that can become a part of our internationally co-ordinated system of food reserves;
WE THEREFORE, the delegates of this 178th Annual Meeting of the Massa-
chusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ, support this appeal and commend it to
the Congress and the President.
Ms. Chilla Merrill read aloud the Resolutions on Southern Africa. Each section
was discussed separately and approved separately, with a number of speakers commenting
on each part. Several amendments were proposed during the debate. All failed adoption,
except the final one, which was an addition to Resolution #4. It was moved and
VOTED: To amend the Resolutions on Southern Africa, #4, by adding to line 40:
"...and we commend the Anglican Church of South Africa in their stated
aim to desegregate their schools; and we urge other Christian brothers
and sisters to speak out and act for similar changes. "
There being no further debate, it was moved and
VOTED: That the Resolutions on Southern Africa, as amended, be adopted.
(The Resolutions follow these Minutes. )
It was moved and
VOTED: To inform the appended list of agencies of our action.
(The list follows these Minutes. )
The Moderator, the Rev. Justin J. Hartman, introduced the new Moderator, Mrs.
Faith Johnson, of Georgetown, and presented her with the gavel. A resolution was intro-
duced from the floor to thank the Moderator for his service to the Conference. It was
moved and
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VOTED: To express the thanks of the Conference to the retiring Moderator,
The new Moderator, Mrs. I^ith Johnson, then offered a resolution of appreciation
for the ministries and service of the ReVo George Thomas and the Rev. Robert D. Witham,
former members of the Massachusetts Conference staff who have assumed new positions
since the last Annual Meeting. It was moved and
VOTED: To express to the Rev. George H. Thomas and the Rev, Robert D, Witham
the appreciation and gratitude of the Massachusetts Conference.
The Rev. Nancy Hildonen gave a final report from the Credentials Committee on
attendance at this meetings
lay Delegates 544
Clergy 265
Ex-Officiis 34
Directors of Christian Education 11
Voting Total 854
Guests 111
Grand Total 965
It was moved and
VOTED: That the report of the Credentials Committee be accepted.
Mr. Philip H. Smith presented a Resolution on Hospitality in the form of thanks to
our hosts in the ^ringfield Area and the Staff of the Treadway Inn. It was moved and
VOTED: WHEREAS WE, the delegates of the 178th Annual Meeting of the Massachu-
setts Conference of the United Church of Christ, meeting in Chicopee, April 29, 30 and
May 1st, 1977, have received warm and gracious hospitality, and this has been made possi-
ble through extensive preparations by many people:
BE IT RESOLVED that we express our deep and sincere thanks to the Rev.
Emil C. Beck, Associate Conference Minister and Treasurer; the Rev. Justin J. Hartman,
Moderator; Mrs. Jean Knibbs and the Program Committee; the Pastors and lay people of
the many churches in Chicopee and Springfield; the Tellers/Ushers and Registration personnel
organized by the Hampton Association under the leadership of the Rev, Nevin M. Kiife; and
Mrs. Elizabeth Kirk for piano accompaniment for our singing. We also express our thanks
to the Management of The Treadway Inn for their able cooperation in putting on this Confer-
ence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the records
of the Conference and a copy sent to all parties mentioned above.
The Rev. Dr. Oliver Powell gave a closing statement and summary of the Conference
Meeting. He said, in part, "In true covenant style what we have done needs to be left
ragged and rough-hewn because it is in this soil that growth can take place. For what we
have witnessed here is the raw material for a New Covenant with the Lord of history and
the Church, not a Covenant of fulfillment, but one of promise. " He closed with a quotation
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from Henry Van Dyke's poem, "The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson":
", . „ and why not ours ?
and sail ahead,
and leave the rest to God, "
The Meeting adjourned at 4d5 p.m.
Theodore H. Gregg
Recording Secretary
Irene M. Anthony
Secretary
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GROUND RULES
for the
178TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE
OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
All proposed business not on the agenda shall be channeled
through the Business Committee and shall be submitted to it
in writing.
The privilege of speaking from the floor is limited to registered
voting delegates, honorary members, or those persons who are
invited to speak by the action of the meeting.
All persons wishing to address the meeting must speak from a
microphone. This includes the making of motions, discussion
of motions and making of statements. It does not include
seconding of motions, raising a point of order or a point of
information or challenging a decision of the chair. These may
be done from your place. Each person shall identify himself
by name and church when speaking.
Every motion must be submitted in writing to the moderator at
the time it is made.
Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes in his initial dis-
cussion of a subject, and to 3 minutes in subsequent discussion
of the same subject.
No member of the Conference shall speak more than twice on any
question without permission of the Conference; and no member
shall speak a second time to a question as long as any member
desires to speak who has not yet spoken to the question.
Speakers on any issue will be heard in rotation, i.e., one pro,
one con , et c .
No one may speak to an issue and then move the question.
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A RESOLUTION ON
THE CHURCH AND THE ARTS
WHEREAS we are heirs of the biblical Inheritance of art, of the God who created
form out of chaos and put life and breath into the dust of the earth, of David who danced
before the ark and sang songs of the struggle and the soothing power of faith, of Jesus who
drew pictures in parables and raised the common elements of our lives to a symbolic- and
sacred use, and of John who revealed a new vision of heaven coming to earth;
WHEREAS the church through the ages has been patron and preserver of the arts
and the artists;
WHEREAS the United Church of Christ firmly believes in the development of the
whole person as a cultural, social, and political being;
WHEREAS the potential for magnificent creative activity exists within and among
each of us;
WHEREAS we believe that the arts are a prophetic and effective channel for the
mediation of God's judgment and grace for the redemption of the world. As we are drawn
into a work of art, we experience its transforming power. As the arts open us to new
ways of understanding both personal and public life, they give us insight and energy to act
in love and justice for the sake of the Holy.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEB that the 1977 Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts
Conference of the United Church of Christ affirm the contributions of arts and artists that
enrich the quality and the vitality of life in our church and world, recognizing that the
artists in our midst iUuminate the symbols by which our historic faith is made known and
enable the people of God to experience and express the living and liberating power of God.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that we affirm the arts both inside and outside the
church, not to baptize them or to control the artists, but to renew, sustain, and transform
people in a new sense of themselves as persons and in relation to each other in community.
BE IT RESOLVED that we urge the United Church of Christ, through its instru-
mentalities, publications and church related institutions (educational, welfare, health, etc. )
to recognize and support the arts.
FURTHER, that we urge local churches to:
- encourage the expression of all forms of arts and crafts, including the indigenous art of
ethnic minorities and women.
- examine their use of physical space in order to consider sharing space available with the
community's artists.
- support and expand the number of artists in residence both in the church and in the com-
munity, that they may contribute to the life of the church and its neighborhood.
- struggle for justice for the artists in our society.
- support state and local arts agencies and councils and state and local municipal govern-
ments to the end that no one be denied opportunities to create and experience art because
of barriers of circumstance, class, race, sex, income or remoteness.
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BE IT RESOLVED that we encourage members of the church to risk opening
themselves to the power and (fynamics of the contemporary arts.
We encourage seminaries and colleges related to the church to take seriously
esthetic ways of knowing and communicating through art the judgement and grace of God
in their curriculum and degree programs.
We encourage the judicatories of the church to recognize and support certain
churches as having special ministries to and with artists.
We support and urge membership in the United Church of Christ Fellowship in
the Arts.
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A RESOLUTION ON THE SMALL CHURCH
WHEREAS, 205 of the Churches of the Conference have 199 members or less, in-
cluding 101 Churches with 99 members or less;* and,
WHEREAS 189 of the Churches of the Conference are in towns of less than 10,000
people, including 124 Churches in towns of less than 5,000 people; * and,
WHEREAS in many small towns and villages our Churches are the only Churches
or the only Protestant Churches serving the community; and,
WHEREAS many of our smaller churches have found it difficult to find trained
United Church of Christ leadership; and,
WHEREAS many of our smaller Churches are feeing financial crisis; and,
WHEREAS 14 small Churches have withdrawn from the Conference just since 1970;
and,
WHEREAS the number of small Churches in the Conference is on the increase;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Massachusetts Conference of the United
Church of Christ accept as a two-year priority the challenge to study the nature of the
small Church, to seek out the needs of these Churches, and to implement measures by
which these needs can be met; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this work include but not be limited to the
following:
a) That the Conference communicate with the closely related and area
Seminaries and Theological Schools in order to stimulate their interest in provid-
ing exposure of their students to the opportunities and challenges of these smaller
churches and to develop training programs in existing and new formats for the
benefit of the students and these Churches.
b) That the Conference examine functional models of professional leadership
for these Churches (such as yoked parishes, ecumenical federations, tent-making
ministries, and part-time ministries) and incorporate these models in the placement
policies and procedures of the Conference.
c) That the Conference reaffirm its historic commitment to local churches
by providing a financial reserve within each budget for the purpose of readily
accessible and adequate aid to Churches in crisis and/or in transition.
♦—Figures in this Resolution are from the 1976 Year Book and from the 1970 Federal
Census.
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A RESOLUTION ON AN OVERTURE TO GENERAL SYNOD XI OF THE UCC
TOWARD A NEW URBAN AGENDA
"They shall build up the ancient ruins,
they shall raise up the former devastations;
they shall repair the ruined cities,
the devastation of many generations, "
ISAIAH 61:4
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this overture is 1) to begin a process by which the United Church of
Christ can reaffirm its historic ministry in, to, and for the city, 2) to consolidate the
social policy of the church in such a way as to bring fresh focus on the current conditions
of human living, and, 3) to develop a procedure whereby the diverse ministries of the
church can be integrated to address the complex problems facing Urban America.
From Paul's journeys to the cities of the biblical world, through the Reformation in
the cities of Europe, to the U. C. C. priorities on the cities of the last decade, this urban
agenda continues a long term commitment of the faithful to urban people. Throughout this
tradition, many theologians have held that the church is the soul of civilization, and that
any civilization that does not love its cities cannot long survive.
In our age, we see ourselves as a people of God whose destiny is 20th Century urban
America. The membership of our church represents a broad cross section of the American
people. We are middle class, poor and affluent. We come from different ethnic, racial
and cultural backgrounds. We live in towns, cities, suburbs, and rural areas. Yet, what-
ever the various settings and circumstances of our lives, we are a people bound together
ty a culture, a political order, and an economy which are dominated by urban patterns of
life. Our cities, on the one hand, continue to gather, store, exchange, and disseminate,
as does no other place, the goods, the knowledge, the wealth, the memories and the hopes
of humanity. On the other hand, precisely in these centers, we know that poverty persists,
inequity is rampant, injustice continues, and a sense of powerlessness infects the soul of
many who at one time felt hope.
M this situation, our commitment to work for social justice under God arises from the
awareness that we ourselves are partners in suffering so long as we live in a society which
oppresses any of our brothers and sisters. With the Prophet Isaiah, we believe that when
we turn to one another rather than away from one another, "our healing shall spring up
speedily. " We hear also the New Testament calling to repentence, to a turning around, in
preparation for the anticipated New Jerusalem.
With this hope and under that vision we call for a renewal of the Church's urban
mission.
PLAN OF ACTION
BE IT RESOLVED:
1. that the XI General Synod of the United Church of Christ calls for a renewal of
urban mission for itself, its instrumentalities, agencies, conferences, and local
churches;
2, that a two year process of development be organized by the Executive Council
which shall:
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a. review and evaluate all recent programs of the instrumentalities
and agencies of the church which are pertinent to a renewal of
urban mission and of the theological assumptions on which they
rest;
b. analyze the prospects and strategies for the survival and vigor of
the churches' presence and ministry in the cities;
c. review and consolidate all social policy positions now on record
pertinent to these concerns as voted by the various branches of
the church;
d. prepare a theologically grounded statement on the responsibilities
of the church in and with the city for the 1980's and on that basis;
e. make recommendations concerning the integration of future
programs and priorities to the XII General Synod.
3. That this process be funded with a team assigned which shall consist of
instrumentality, Conference, and local church leadership with special
competence in various issues and disciplines related to the city.
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A RESOLUTION ON SUPPORT OF THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES
WHEREAS our churches have depended for a continuing supply of learned ministers
on the excellent theological seminaries related to us by ties of tradition and organic connec-
tion, and
WHEREAS support of these schools from endowments and gifts of individuals and
churches has become increasingly inadequate because of the relentless pressure of inflation,
and
WHEREAS The General Synod of the United Church of Christ has not been able to
continue the support it has given them in the past because of dwindling funds available, and
has asked Conferences and local churches to try to fill this gap by making regular contri-
butions, especially to those schools that by charter are formally related to the United Church
of Christ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Massachusetts Conference urges all
its churches to make annual gifts of at least $300 to a theological seminary or seminaries
based on the following considerations:
1. Since it costs a seminary about $12,000,00 to educate each minister and 40
years of service is above the average professional life of a minister, a
church which intends to pay the replacement cost in terms of education of
its pastor should contribute at least $300„00 per year to some theological
seminary for each pastor who serves it. Others may choose the General
Synod norm of 2% of the local expense budget.
2. Such gifts may be sent to seminaries directly or through the Conference
Treasury; if gifts are sent directly the Conference should be informed so that
it may be able to report how much support seminaries are receiving from the
churches.
3. Criteria used by churches to determine which seminary to support should
include the following:
a. Bangor Theological Seminary and Andover Newton Theological School are
the two seminaries in New England related by charter to the United
Church of Christ.
b. Bangor, which makes it possible for people with late vocations to enter
the ministry even if they have not completed college, has operated at a
deficit for many years,
c. Andover Newton, over its one hundred and seventy year history has been
one of the chief sources of trained clergy for our Conference.
do Many other seminaries, both in New England and in other parts of our
country, have provided churches in our Conference with excellent pastoral
leadership.
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DIRECTIONS AND GOALS IN SUPPORT OF
LOCAL CHURCH LIFE AND LEADERSHIP
DIRECTION: MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT
To assist and develop with local churches, models and
patterns for evangelizing the unchurched, recruiting new
members, and nurturing inactive members.
GOALS:
2.96 1. Over the next year and a half to develop, test and publicize models of evan-
gelism with a number of churches of various size and character in each of the five Con-
ference areas.
2.55 2. Each year, to share in Bay State Keeping You Posted the story of those
dynamic churches in the field of membership recruitment.
2.63 3. To regularly conduct a state-wide radio, television and newspaper media
campaign that tells the story of and associates the United Church of Christ name with its
concerns for issues such as family, education, racism, etc.
3.4 4. To periodically provide Area workshops and materials for clergy and laity in
training for home visitations for the purpose of strengthening church relationships.
2.43 5. To distribute annually to every congregation, lists of resources which deal
with inactive members.
2.91 6. To support churches in rapid growth areas in developing strategies for con-
tacting every new resident in their community with an invitation to worship.
2.36 7. To seek a commitment from each church of the Conference to try at least
one program of evangelism each year,
2.6 8. To challenge and assist our local churches in setting and meeting specific
goals for increasing mem.bership.
2.65 9. To discover and explore new opportunities for our older members to relate
to our churches in important and appropriate ways and that provide continuing growth and
service.
2.20 10. To explore opportunities with churches and clusters of churches so desiring
it, better ways of reaching residents of apartment house complexes and condominiums.
2.44 11. To research and test over the next three years particular and/or inexpensive
ways by which our smaller churches may be enabled to do evangelism.
2.06 12. To provide training for lay ministers of ethnic groups.
3.02 13. To encourage our churches to do a self-appraisal in order to assess the needs
of their members and to develop programs to meet these needs.
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DIRECTION; CHRISTIAN NURTURE
To emphasize growth in continuing programs and let others know "This is the
church", and to provide learning opportunities for development in the faith
commitment for persons of all ages within the church community,
GOALS:
3.7 1. To regularly provide Area experiences for the local church for strengthening
family ties, and for developing and proposing patterns and models of behavior within the
family which reflect the Christian faith.
3.14 2. To annually provide workshops on "whole church education" which will enable
local church committees to develop and increase spiritual growth and leadership.
3.11 3. To continually provide resources for programs for small group experiences to
enable persons to know each other on a deeper level.
3.5 4. Over the next three years develop a strategy with and support our local
churches in an increased focus on ministry with young adults.
2.48 5. To develop within three years a variety of models for inter-generational and
family life (expand understanding of family) learning that are helpful to local churches.
2.28 6. To continue to introduce and help implement within our churches the new JED
curriculum,
2.13 7. To begin to research, and within three years to support specially trained
ministries to local churches.
3.08 8. Over the next four years to provide one workshop a year in each Area of the
Conference for sharing and developing experiences of worship in our local churches.
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DIRECTIONS AND GOALS IN SUPPORT OF
MISSION OUTREACH AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
DIRECTION: MISSION MOBILIZATION
To design and implement coordinated plans that will enable local churches ,
Associations and Conference to develop, and/or relate in greater depth to,
specific mission and social action tasks or projects,
GOALS:
2.58 1. To begin to research and develop with the churches of one Area of the Con-
ference a plan for designating a portion of the churches' mission monies for the support
of Area and/or Conference mission projects which are in keeping with the purpose of the
Massachusetts Conference and its churches.
2.75 2. Over the next two years to consult with and resource one Association in work-
ing toward a goal of developing church clusters, each of which will become informed about
and develop action in relationship to a particular social/economic justice issue, e.g.,
hunger, racism, penal reform, etc.
2.06 3. To evaluate over the next eighteen months the "Northeast Area Mission Pro-
ject" as a possible model for Conference-wide designated mission giving.
2.76 4. To immediately begin to develop strategies for creating and encouraging min-
istry within the Hispanic communities of Massachusetts.
2.69 5. To continually encourage and enable strengthened ministries of local churches
to nearby educational institutions.
2.8 6. To provide mission visitors to every congregation.
2.20 7, Over the next several years to develop Area plans which identify unmet needs,
and which will deploy resources to meet them.
2.62 8. For the next five years, to provide training and support for 100 local churches
a year who desire to awaken in their members the concept of proportional giving of time,
talent and treasure.
2.51 9. To regularly provide low-cost financial consultation to our local churches on
the use of money and investments.
2.86 10. To create, within the next two years, trained Association "Stewardship help"
teams to assist local churches in theologically-based, mission-oriented pledge programs.
1.99 11. To provide special Stewardship training to those local churches which volun-
tarily commit themselves to give 25% of their annual budgets, by 1980, for the work of the
Gospel beyond their own boundaries.
1.73 12. Create a special task force in each of 5 areas to develop Stewardship and
Mission programming,
1.84 13. Enable local churches to involve the larger community in the local church's
special Mission project,
2.36 14, To encourage the continued development of and active participation in national,
conference, area and local Mission efforts.
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1.82 15, Develop interfaith dialogue theologizing as new aspects of the church's identity
in the world,
2.31 16. Establish a think tank for Mission ideas that have worked for other churches,
to be convened periodically.
DIRECTIONS: LIFE STYLE MODIFICATION
On the basis of Christian reverence for all creation we will increase aware-
ness, understanding and commitment to life styles which will enhance the
quality of life for all people in a world of scarce resources and to demon-
strate by our actions a Christian way of life.
GOALS:
2.43 1. To challenge and resource clusters of churches to develop and offer their own
workshops which will explore and offer recommendations regarding life style modifications
which also gathers feedback and through the resource center redistributes information to the
local churches.
2.55 2. To immediately reduce by 10% the Conference's and local church's energy
consumption by challenging all to use it up, wear it out and by advocating car pooling,
combined meeting times, and maximum building use. Research and publicize other more
economical and energy responsible uses of local church properties.
2.4 3, Organize within the next year a group of Christian economists who will develop
and propose reasonably precise economic guidelines for individuals to apply to their life
style with the encouragement of passing on their individual savings for the needs of others.
2.47 4o Provide resources for local churches and clusters of churches which assist
families in the modification of life style for increased quality of family time.
2.37 5. The Hunger Task Force will develop reasonably precise economic guidelines
for individuals to apply to their daily living. To develop these guidelines the Hunger Task
Force will recruit the expertise necessary to gather in a manageable form the information
for a wise and responsible modification of our lifestyles. The guidelines shall be distribu-
ted to all local churches by January 1, 1978 by whatever means the Hunger Task Force
shall deem best.
2.2 6. The UCBWM and the UCBHM will be asked to suggest, by means of a list
to accompany the guidelines, those persons and/or organizations to whom individuals are
encouraged to offer the savings (from their life style modification) as sacrificial gifts.
2.23 7. To establish small groups throughout the Conference (such as house churches,
cluster churches) to explore the separateness of our lives, the meaning of loneliness and
to discover new ways of dealing with such issues.
1.7 8. To create local self-assessment workshops for the purpose of values modifica-
tion/clarification.
1.7 9. To establish a task force to examine how we use our resources of family,
time and materials.
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RESOLUTIONS ON SOUTHERN AFRICA
SUBMITTED BY THE TASK FORCE ON SOUTHERN AFRICA TO THE 178TH ANNUAL
MEETING - April 29-May 1,
1977
RESOLUTION #1- DEC LA RATION
We, the delegates to the 178th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Conference of
the United Church of Christ, declare that:
Our commitment to Jesus Christ and the principles of equality and justice for all
challenges and condemns the continuing practice of apartheid and emphasizes that
equity and social justice are more important than raw materials and financial gains.
RESOLUTION #2-NAMIBIA
Since the United Nations has declared, after careful study, that the South West
African People's Organization (SWAPO) is the most authentic voice of the people
of Namibia, WE URGE SUPPORT for this group in their struggle for independence
AND ENCOURAGE OUR GOVERNMENT to negotiate, through diplomatic channels
with South Africa, the inclusion in significant numbers of SWAPO representatives
in the constitutional talks.
RESOLUTION #3- ZIMBABWE
Former Secretary of State Kissinger met with Prime Minister Vorster of South
Africa and Prime Minister Ian Smith of Rhodesia and formulated a proposal for
negotiated transfer of government into the hands of the majority. Since it now
appears that the black Zimbabwean nationalists representing the majority were not
consulted, and that Ian Smith's interpretation of "majority government" is not that
of black rule in a nation 95% black, WE THEREFORE URGE that the black
nationalists of Zimbabwe be supported in their insistence that the control of the
police and the army be in the hands of the African majority during the transition
period; that the body framing the new constitution reflect the racial make-up of the
population; and that the transition to majority government be accomplished by March
1, 1978. WE URGE SUPPORT for all their efforts to secure majority government.
WE COMMEND the recent action of the President and Congress in the repeal of the
Byrd amendment so that now Rhode sian chrome can no longer be imported into the
United States.
RESOLUTION #4-SOUTH AFRICA
Since the African Reserves policy restricts African land ownership and occupation to
13% of the country's land area and since the area is too small and inadequate to
provide for the needs of a rural population, there is ensured a flow of migratory
African labor into a market controlled by whites. The contribution of foreign in-
vestments strengthens the white economy and its military machine. That military
machine in turn protects the interests of both the white minority and the United
States investors.
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As shareholders in these businesses and corporations - individuals, conferences,
churches and instrumentalities - we are cooperating with the segregationist apart-
heid policies that the white minority government continues to enact and enforce in
the Republic of South Africa.
The apartheid policies of the white minority government of the Republic of South
Africa are supported and in truth encouraged by the continual presence of United
States businesses and corporations. Those corporations should cease operations
and withdraw from the Republic of South Africa until the time when there is a
majority government chosen by the people of South Africa in free elections,
WE THEREFORE URGE that individuals, churches, conferences and instrumentalities
exert moral pressure on United States corporations and businesses to withdraw from
the Republic of South Africa and to take all actions necessary to achieve this goaL
In the event that withdrawal is not accomplished we as individuals and as a corpor-
ate church shall continue to reap the financial and material benefits accruing from
the physical and spiritual misery of the majorily of South Africans who are black
and coloured,
WE URGE UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR the residents of African townships
who are protesting the evils of apartheid with their lives and WE DEPLORE the
violence of the South African Government's reprisals with thousands imprisoned and
hundreds killed, and CALL UPON THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, CHURCHES AND
INDIVIDUALS to express their indignation to the Republic of South Africa,
WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT the position of the United Nations with its non-recog-
nition of the Transkei,
WE COMMEND the Bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in South Africa who, in
obedience to conscience, have challenged in word and in deed the apartheid laws of
their government in so far as they affect their church, their schools, their hospitals
and their orphanages and we commend the Anglican Church of South Africa in their
stated aim to desegregate their schools; and we urge other Christian brothers and
sisters to speak out and act for similar changes.
RESOLUTION #5-SOUTH AFRICA
We encourage the United Church of Christ at all levels in their efforts to keep high
the United States and World consciousness of the facts and implications of injustice
in Southern Africa.
We urge the United Church Board for World Ministries to continue and enlarge its
programs for African leadership development.
We encourage the UCBWM to offer its resources to bring together people for mutual
understanding, wherever possible, toward justice in Southern Africa.
We support the efforts of the UCBWM to bring African leaders into the life of the
American church and Americans into the life of the African Church.
We urge the UCBWM to take more vigorous initiative in programs of relief, health,
development, education and evangelism among displaced African peoples as well as
supportive efforts among the oppressed who remain in their homes.
We empathize with the impulse among church people to struggle with the ethical
implications of owning stock in companies operating in Southern Africa.
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We urge the U. S„ delegates to the United Nations to bring to the floor of that bocfy
proposals for social and economic sanctions against South Africa as an expression
of world condemnation of their apartheid policies.
We call upon U. S„ financial interests to refrain from further investment in South
Africa.
We request President Carter and the Congress to consider imposing tax disincentives
on further investments in South Africa,
We urge the President and the Secretary of State to continue to develop innovative
foreign policies in Southern Africa that will encourage whites to accept majority
rule with all due haste.
We urge the President and Secretary of State to respond positively to requests for
development aid by majority government in Southern Africa.
We applaud the President and the Secretary of State on their stands with regard to
human right s and urge them to apply with vigor U. S. influence on all fronts for
justice in Southern Africa,
VOTED:
THESE RESOLUTIONS ARE TO BE REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING GROUPS FOR
INFORMATION AND TO THE IITH GENERAL SYNOD AS AN OVERTURE
Massachusetts Congresspersons
Massachusetts Senators
Chairperson House Foreign Affairs Committee
Chairperson Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Ambassador to the United Nations
Secretary of State
Ptepresentatives of Zimbabwe black nationalists
SWAPO
African National Congress of South Africa
South African Council of Churches
Christian Council of Rhodesia
Roman Catholic Church of South Africa
World Council of Churches
All UCC Conferences
All UCC Churches in Massachusetts
Ihterfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility
The following UCC instrumentalities and units:
President
BWM
BHM
Executive Council
CRJ
Office for Church in Society
President of the United States
Anglican Church
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ANNUAL MEETING ADDRESS
Chicopee - April 29, 50 and May 1
AVERY D. POST, Minister and President
Our primary responsibility at this meeting is to recognize and to celebrate the
point of promise to which we have come in the life and mission of the Massachusetts
Conference. Our primary task is to "hitch up", to "pull up our socks", to undertake
the twentieth century equivalent of "girding up our loins."
Let me begin by tallying for you the points of promise:
The note of mission outreach in our statement of Conference purpose is
being struck with more certainty and promise. The Conference's task is
to preach and teach a theology of mission, to point the way and to take
primary initiatives in ministries of reconciliation, peace, healing and
justice. We are beginning to know this in our Conference bones - even
more than in the past when the reflex of outreach was a bit more spon-
taneous and more easily funded. I sense a healthy impatience to get our
priorities straight - to lead in mission, to get specific in mission, to
be a mission force in the Massachusetts world. And 1 sense among us too
a battle for faithful proportions between time/money/ energy for outreach
and time/money/energy for that which nourishes the institution, the house-
hold of faith.
I am very encouraged that we are beginning to work farther ahead, that
we have truly found and are implementing the priority of planning. As
we work this morning on goals, we will be planning. Our Board and staff
leaders have become more and more sophisticated about planning, and in
fact the planning exercise in which we will participate has been built
by a hard-working team using precision planning tools. Personally, I hope
that we will become very bold in this work on planning, that we will not
draw back from intellectual work and faith tests as we look to years ahead.
Where do we want to be in ten years? How do we plan to get there - step
by step by step?
I see us taking institutional leanness very seriously. That of course is
what the new design work in Conference structure is all about - the pro-
posal of which you have heard and will hear more at this Meeting about
developing two coherent planning and program units in the Conference, one
unit on local church life and leadership and the other on mission outreach
and social responsibility. Led by the Board, the testing process for this
new, lean, simplified structure is underway. Walter Telfer has been des-
ignated by the Conference to guide the development process. And you, the
delegates to this Meeting, will have the opportunity to query and to ratify
this process. But what is especially promising, I feel, is the value that
has been identified - structural integrity, leanness, the checks and bal-
ances that keep us from an everlasting complexity and inefficiency in
church bodies, whether local churches. Conferences or national structures.
We're beginning to understand the values of research and development. We're
not far along, but we're far enough in Area Mission Strategy, to know the
value of dependable data, the describing of trends, the essential steps of
analysis and interpretation, and the hard work of shaping recommendations
for next steps in church development, outreach, evangelism, training for
leadership, etc. The two-year covenant that we have had with the Board For
Homeland Ministries has made us serious about research and development. The
first fruit of it is in the Boston 18, the covenant of 18 Boston Congrega-
tions, located in transitional communities, determined to shape a new
stretch of mission and ministry in their neighborhoods. As a style this is
tremendously promising. I encourage you to give budget and staff support
to Area Mission Strategy.
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Communications -This is a mmber one development priority on almost any one's
list. We should not be surprised. We are not a connectional church but a
covenantal church. In the whole "shebang" we have hundreds of autonomous
centers in Massachusetts and thousands in the nationwide family of the
United Church of Christ. What we have to work with presents a complex com-
munications challenge. What we want is a communications process that is
simple, direct, clear, informative, trust-building, covenantal. We want to
utilize all media in imaginative ways. We want, above all, to recognize
that the heart of any communications system is full expression of talk and
feelings between two persons, or a leader with a small conversational group,
or persons holding different views or perspectives on a matter of conse-
quence.
I simply want to record with you with enthusiasm a move that we have made
this year that holds great promise and is already producing new communica-
tions. 1 speak of our Communications Team - Karl Phillippi, Peg Jacobs,
George Condon - with technical assistance that is beginning to implement
with imagination the communications policy statements adopted by the Board
two years ago. We are on a threshold here. We want to build communication
networks. Many of you can help. 1 hope you will.
The prophetic and caring postures of this Conference are very solid on the
critical issues in national and global society. This is not to say that we
have not temporized and equivocated and that we have not been part of an
anxious and inward- looking generation in the American Churches. We have.
But our most recent decade of history has set the course of our commitment
to peace and justice, to an out-front identification with suffering and
oppressed people. We now expect of ourselves overtime commitment to racial
justice and to the defeat of sexist patterns in church and society. We are
now gearing-up to conduct a racial audit - the first of the judicatories in
New England to do this as well as the first of the Conferences in the United
Church of Christ. And as a matter of policy we are committed to Affirmative
Action, not as a good-looking goal, but as an honestly demanding process
with specific goals to increase the number of minority persons and women in
the employed ranks of the Conference. Frankly, 1 find it promising that the
prophetic history of this Conference has made us vulnerable to the God of
Jesus Christ who comes to us most demandingly in the form of suffering
humanity.
I find it hugely promising that we are such a diverse people theologically,
and that congregations are hospitable to so many levels of maturity in the
faith. You know the dangers in the open style. We can easily become a
denomination so intent upon theological software that the core material of
Biblical faith is literally surrendered and finally lost. That has happened
in our congregations, and it is happening still. But in these later years
a theological seriousness and intentionality have been prospering in our
parishes. New generations of religious hungers are finding their way into
churches not only through young people but middle-aged and older people too.
Through it all the covenant is prospering. Persons journeying from the
broad liberalism of other years, persons journeying out of the sixties into
the mid-seventies, persons newborn through personal experiences of Jesus
Christ, persons finding their way in and out of the wilderness of contempo-
rary living, persons freed at last to walk with dignity, persons long bound
in a religion of reason now freed for a religion of the heart, persons lib-
erated from provincial loyalties and commitments to become global people,
persons hurting from top to bottom with their needs - all these are in the
marvelous ly diverse covenantal life of this people of God we call the United
Church of Christ. I find that promising. Do you?
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8. A clear, settled feeling of being at home in Framingham is promising.
With the move of Conference headquarters we have not obliterated ancient
states of mind that give us two states of Massachusetts - or is it four
or six? But the move has been made successfully and even creatively. In
some ways the issue of issues in the Conference at this moment is paying
for the Center. I hope every church - every church! - will give something
to the Center Fund. The matter awaits the leadership of pastors and people
like you. It is still true that each dollar of debt repayment adds seven/
eight cents to our income. But the other major issue in Framingham is
planning, planning that grows out of our theological assumptions. If our
theological assumption about this Conference of churches is that we are
given by God to be a particular missionary community, then the base from
which this enterprise is launched becomes fraught with theological impor-
tance and a main job is to develop criteria by which to test faithfulness.
But let me say with verve that the beat to sound about the UCC Center is
upbeat. Now, church by church, let's use this Center - church by church,
let's pay for this Center.
9. Another promising thing has been happening quietly and persistently. It
began to happen when we established the Resource Center in Framingham and
asked Peg Jacobs to direct it. It happened when out of the Craigville Study
Committee we determined that the new Director of Craigville then being sought
should be gifted with imagination for new programs and uses. Bill Hobbs came
to that position. It happened when the Warner Farm Study began to range into
new uses for a new generation of ministry and mission. I refer of course to
the combination of programs and resources that have been growing from these
high potential bases. This program life, added to the activities of our
committees, has slowly built a program productivity of the quality that we
envisioned way back. In one sense, we have only started with this program
style. But let's be aware that we have built prototypes and models that
create a significant momentum for the future. My own vision, so helpfully
resourced by George Thomas' sabbatical study, is that the time has come for
the Conference to develop resources as well as funding for programs to be
implemented in the Associations, and in clusters of congregations. In my
view programs planned, envisioned and resourced at the Conference level
should be implemented at the Centers, in the Associations, and by the churches.
10. It was a great day - in fact three days - in March of this year when the
Inter-staff team, related to the Advisory Commission on Women of the UCC,
met with various constituency groups of women in the Massachusetts Conference.
The groups met to plan the discipleship of women in church and society.
Behind that event was the strong redevelopment of a Women's Fellowship in the
Conference and a halting but nevertheless consequential development of a Task
Force on Women in Church and Society. These are signal and promising devel-
opments. They betoken the assertiveness of lay ministries in the Conference.
Out of the lay movements of our time will come our most imaginative forms for
witness and action in church and society. Even as it is true that no local
church can find new life and destiny without locating, aiding, and abetting
new lay leadership, so it is true that much that the Conference is called to
do and be awaits lay leadership development. There are promising turns here.
I celebrate them.
11. When you look at financial reports for the year, you may agonize a bit and
I would suggest that that is an entirely appropriate reaction. You may spot
a deficit figure, slide into a depression, and then leap to the most dire
conclusions. But actually, we have a long list of matters to feel encouraged
about in the financial area:
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OCWM Basic Support has held and improved.
Fellowship Dues have held and improved.
- A restricted cash flow account has been developed to receive
repayments of our in-house loan for the development of the UCC
Center.
- The 17/76 Achievement Fund has received pledges of $871,000
and cash to date of $544,000.
- More than $25,000 in debt was repaid in 1976.
- The Conference managed a program of receipts and disbursements
within a carefully developed payment schedule.
- We have developed a modern accounting system with computer-capacity
machines.
- Creative consultation between our Finance Committee and the Board
of Trustees of the Massachusetts Congregational Fund resulted in
investment moves that will yield greater cash this year.
- George Condon's excellent ministry in Financial Development and
Stewardship has begun with careful monitoring of our receipts,
stewardship workshops, emphasis upon a theology of stewardship,
and long-range planning to increase inwardly OCWM Basic Support.
All of this, so solidly led and supported by Carlton Finch and Emil Beck
as well as members of the Finance Committee, gives me great heart for the
future. We have great distances to go to outpace inflation, but the
systems are beginning to be "go" and I find that promising.
Now, all of the areas 1 have mentioned are very solid fronts where we have
had solid achievements. Our task will be to sustain momentum. There are other
fronts, just as important, that are demanding our attention. Let us mention a
few of them.
1. Ecumenism. Perhaps our Conference has been as strong a participant as
any in the ecumenical forms that we do have in the Commonwealth, and
certainly our Ecumenical Commission has been a center of vitality in
our Conference and in fact in the entire United Church of Christ. The
United Church has been "there" in cooperative endeavors; we have taken
our piece of ecumenical activity; I have sought to be visible and
audible in ecumenical leadership. But much of our activity is at the
level of ecumenical dutifulness. We are far short of a style of ecu-
menical covenants and commitments. The problems are obvious: ecumenism
has not been affirmed as a premier value in our judicatory; we have not
decided to give the development of new, imaginative, relevant ecumenical
forms priority time, energy and support. The defense we could make
would be convincing: staff time and resources are short; schedules are
already crowded; the differences in denominational styles would require
long negotiations before new formats of ecumenical mission could become
visible. But my suspicion is that mission effectiveness on the scale
we all want will languish until we find our way through to new ecumenical
formats. I would commend to you most earnestly the fruit of this year's
labor in the Massachusetts Council of Churches on "The Purpose and Goals
of Ecumenism." My hope for the United Church in Massachusetts is that
we will not tarry in becoming the catalysts for new definitions of ecu-
menical life in Massachusetts, asking through our representatives that
the sisters and brothers in the Church of Jesus Christ in Massachusetts -
including members of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox communions - gather
to look with determination at the way to be one people in mission, one
people in celebration.
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Ministries To The Young. I approach this without intending to be nos-
talgic about the Pilgrim Fellowship of old. And, as I venture into the
subject, I have great admiration - even awe - for our own United Church
Youth Council with its leaders and advisers. The UCYC has persevered and
has been a quiet seedbed for the development of new leadership in the
churches and in society.
Travel the length and b"eadth of the State and here and there you find some
mighty impressive programs in youth ministry. There are hot lines, group
counselling programs, imaginative retreats, activities shaped for the
children of single-parent families, service activities funded by car washes,
baby sitting, food sales, you name it!
But essentially the church at all levels has backed off from hard thinking
and planning about youtl^ ministries. The leaders of many local churches
at one and the same time call for vital youth programs and then put psycho-
logical and financial squeezes on them that make it impossible for these
ministries to have the range, flexibility and boldness required for a local
church to address a local youth culture.
If youth ministries keep aborting, if even our most gifted leaders are
dismayed about next steps, then we have all the basis we need for the
Conference to take initiatives to see this whole ministry in a new and
deeper way - through rearticulating theological assumptions, through
careful listening, through exposure to studies and consultations, through
sensitivity to changes in family styles, leisure styles, values, media im-
pacts, through rigorous appraisal of what the life styles of congregations
do to children and youth.
Personally I am delighted that we have begun evaluating the quality of our
covenant with other denominations in the Massachusetts Commission of United
Ministries in Higher Education. This is all in line with basic and wide-
ranging work to be done on youth ministries and in ministries to new gener-
ations. I cannot resist saying that I have real trepidation at this Meeting
about the way we handle the issue of our participation in UMHE. I fear that
that discussion will be so dominated by emotions of blame and defensiveness
that the real issue of ministries to the young (as well as ministries to the
earlier higher education community) will not be touched or heard at this
Meeting. That would be a shame.
OCWM Basic Support. We talk about this at each Annual Meeting and should.
We have been working on this and making some gains. Notice, of course, that
small gains in our giving are easily wiped out in an inflationary economy.
In fact 1976 was a serious loss year - as 1977 will be unless we have close
to a 10% income growth in OCWM Basic Support.
Some increases will come through training programs, excellent resources,
excellent patterns of reporting on missions and ministries supported by our
constituencies. But basically increases will come in three ways:
Ca) the quality of life in our churches through which God in His
grace is able to introduce people to new life, new gratitude,
new compassion and concern. It is the new people in Christ
who find life through giving.
(b) the strong, out-front leadership of pastors who are practicing
members of the covenants that constitute the United Church of
Christ. A pastor passes signals - perhaps the signal of in-
difference or silence and so a local church, now without leader-
ship, begins to lose access to mission participation as a funda-
mental factor in local church vitality and in fact in local church
budgets. I say a pastor passes signals - often just a word, just
a clear gesture of pointing toward a priority, and so a local
church, now with leadership, is able to move into the fundamental
driving gear of its mission purpose.
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(c) the effectiveness of the dollars we do have can be increased
by using them more carefully, by planning more intelligently,
by cutting waste with imagination, by eliminating line items
when evaluation tells us that a goal has been met or that we
are funding nostalgia, an expensive routine, or an idolatrous
value.
4. Life Style Modification - Stewardship of Energy - Food S Poverty - Hunger -
Values - Discipleship. This is the pivotal, omnibus arena of Christian
obedience in our time. This is where many of the justice issues will
cluster. This is where some of the new shapes of theological language
will develop. In and around this cluster this Conference will have to
make the hardest kind of institutional decisions. And you and I, if we
are seriously under the leadership of Jesus Christ, will have to decide
to change - not just yield to change - but decide to change - to change,
that is, from a kind of working pragmatic nihilism to values that bite at
our resistant patterns of self-serving and self- justification.
My guess is that we will think that we do not have institutional room for
this cluster of priorities, that the tasks that push at us from present
personal and institutional life styles will be so demanding that we will
not be able to handle such massive and daring and even sacrificial change.
And it will be right there where we will not be leaders, but part of the
band of reluctant followers - perhaps amnesiac conservatives - betting on
the wisdom of wait and see and moderation.
You and 1 will have to work on the charts on this - at once! For some it
will be hard-going, that is, for those who have sought spirituality through
a kind of virtuous oneupsmanship over materialism. Here the Gospel will
come to us harshly yet savingly to demand of us a spirituality that can
only come to us from struggling with our material environments, within the
ambiguities of human history, within a wide world of many neighbors and
strangers, within the urgent contexts of oppression, injustice, starvation
where the God of Jesus Christ meets us as holy demand and dependable hope.
5. Global Consciousness. No one can live actively and with response-ability
in the great breadth, detail and demandingness of contemporary society with-
out getting very weary. The media inputs alone are glutting. Almost as a
reflex of self-protection we become scanners of newspapers and of daily
history. And again and again as we "watch" television, we find ourselves
not hearing, not absorbing, not even looking. We are somewhere else.
So it may be hoping for a bit much to suggest that the persons who are
self-consciously or nominally Christian should live globally - trying to
relate to the whole world that is in God's hands, trying to get the whole
human story straight, trying to follow in detail or even with accurate
impression what some allege to be a critical story of injustice or a break-
through in science, trying to stay with the President of the United States
as he describes to Congress and to us his comprehensive energy plan, trying
to get the modern map of Africa or Latin America into our heads, trying to
remember where the amnesty issue is now, the abortion issue, or what we
familiarly called the Southeast Asia issue just a couple of years ago.
There does seem to be a great divide in the church between those who are
living globally and those who are not. Some people seem to be so inclined
and some do not. Some people for some reasons seem to be able to handle the
great sweeping changes - in Southern Africa - and some cannot even handle
the complexity going on in their own families, their work worlds, a small
neighborhood in transition, the economics of their private living. Some
people are global in their concerns and actions and if there are specific
religious motivations for what they are doing - they are not apparent. They
are secular and beautifully compassionate and effective. On the other hand.
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some people are clearly not global, even provincial, but there is a real
piety behind their personal acts of kindness and thoughtfulness.
What are we saying? No more than that we are different kinds of people
out of different histories, living in this generation of human history
with partial self-knowledge, sometimes able to come up to it, sometimes
downed by it, with admitted levels of comfortableness and discomfort. And
so 1 suppose I am saying in the first place that being global is living
with each other - different "cats" that we are! - with grace and openness -
living, if you will, as a family of the Covenant.
But 1 am also saying to myself and to you that life in Jesus Christ is
being part of a global family - even though that is tough for us - even
though it runs against our temperaments and dispositions. Life in Jesus
Christ is living with the walls down, "the middle walls of partition."
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all
are one in Jesus Christ. Living globally is feeling responsible for every-
thing and everyone, responding to suffering and injustice not because "we
are all built that way" or we have some native altruism generated by a
favorable childhood, but because of what we know by faith - that the God
of Jesus Christ calls to us from the center of suffering and oppression (and
from the center of joy and beauty) to ask of us a response of ourselves in
self-offering and commitment.
What in the world are we doing at a little church meeting in Massachusetts
talking about, trying to make some response to complicated developments in
Southern Africa (what is it now? - Namibia? Zimbabwe?) - or with people in
jail in North Carolina, or food production in Central India? "Why." some-
one might ask, "have we gone into all these contortions over peace in
Vietnam, death penalty legislation, eco-systems in Massachusetts .plutonium?"
The very fervor and agony behind such questions - asked by us all - is a
testimony to God's everlasting struggle with us to be global persons, to be
whole people for the whole earth.
6. Theological Creativity. I was going to say spirituality, but as far as a
key frontline responsibility for the Conference is concerned, I think 1
really do mean theological creativity.
Our forefathers and foremothers, in the great traditions represented in the
United Church of Christ, were creative people theologically. Their tracts
and diaries and tomes and hymns bear witness to that. The language they
developed was a particular gift to their times and is now a legacy that
nourishes us in this later generation.
This is the form of theological work that belongs to the whole church and
is not the private domain of academics and scholars. It is the work that
we do when we sit down with scripture at the beginning of a meeting of the
Board of Trustees and savor for a bit one of the great metaphors of the
Biblical revelation -- Exodus, Leaven, the Empty Tomb, A New Heaven and the
New Earth. It is the work that we do when, at the close of a meeting, we
ask someone to reflect theologically on what has occurred in the illumina-
tions, confusions, or breakthroughs that have occurred in the household of
faith as sisters and brothers have struggled through to decisions.
It is the kind of work a Pastor does when he or she sits down with a pen
to write a pastoral letter to the church in the month of May. It is the
daring, holy talk that goes on in a teacher's meeting for the Junior High
Department as people face head-on the viability of the Father image for God.
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One of the key endowments on which we are building in any generation
of the Church is spiritual testimony and theological legacy. The
fantasy that we should be able to clear the decks to do that central
theological work never comes off - primarily because it is the cluttered
deck of human history that alone is congenial to theological creativity.
What is necessary is the spiritual freedom and courage to stop in the
busy life of the Family of the Covenant to hold under God what we are and
what we have been saying and doing, to be with each other simply and to
look at each other deeply, and to say to each other what we hear the
Spirit saying in all that is happening in the world and in the Church.
I pray every day to let the cup of the busy and responsible life pass
from me, but I have tried to yield to God's will and not mine and - no
surprise! - 1 get busier and responsibilities become heavier. Prayer
and reflection have helped me see that not as fate, but as grace. It is
that amazing grace that gets the sweet sounds out of me - the lyricism of
Christian confession in the joy and toil and trouble of living in the
world. And, like you perhaps, 1 wonder sometimes if it is mere idle
contemplation - this story that the grace that works to shape Christ in
us also shapes the deeds of Christ through us. I know it is not idle
contemplation - this wonder of wonders - this story into which we are
immersed through baptism - the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us,
full of grace and truth!
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Alexander Grant
8 COM PAN Y
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Board of Directors
Massachusetts Conference of the
United Church of Christ
We have examined the balance sheet of Massachusetts
Conference of the United Church of Christ (a not for profit
organization) as of December 31, 1976 and 1975, and the related
statements of General Fund support, revenue, and expenses and
changes in fund balances for the years then ended. Our exam-
inations were made in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, and accordingly included such tests of the accounting
records and such other auditing procedures as we considered
necessary in the circumstances.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred
to above present fairly the financial position of Massachusetts
Conference of the United Church of Christ at December 31,
1976 and 1975, and the results of its operations and changes
in fund balances for the years then ended, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent
basis.
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Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports
[1976
Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1976 and 1975
ASSETS
Cash
Accrued investment income
Accounts receivable
Investments - at cost
Pooled investments (notes B and F)
Notes and mortgages
Officers and employees
Total investments
Deposits
Prepaid items
Beneficial interests (note E)
Cash
Investments - at cost'
Savings deposits
Notes receivable
Securities (note B)
Buildings (note F)
Furniture and equipment
Less accumulated depreciation
Land (note F)
Construction in progress
Net fixed assets
Interfund advance (note G)
Pooled investments (notes B and F)
Building
Less accumulated depreciation
Land
1976
1975
CURRENT FUNDS
Unrestricted
$ 242,803
41,898
44,094
100,649
28,479
129,128
8,050
625
1
$ 466,599
$ 308,808
39,815
16,769
468,046
47,517
515,563
8,050
4,240
1
$ 893,246
Restricted
? 25,909
10,073
4,333
872
S 41,187
$ 25,174
9,597
3,133
872
$ 38.776
LAND, BUILDING AND
EQUIPMENT FUND - UNRESTRICTED
$ 511,006
170,828
681
188
834
007
493
29
827
298
523
125
523
125
$ 379,064
110,374
489,438
161,788
327,650
30,298
39,800
397,748
225,000
$ 622.748
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
$2,567,750
6,800
2,660
4,140
2,000
$2,538,659
6,800
2,500
4 , 300'
2,000
$2.573.890 $2,544,959
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES 1976 1975
Accounts payable $ 37,491 $ 90,030
O.C.W.M. and directed gifts payable 288,093 311,041
Accrued liabilities - 11,150
Interfund advance (note G) - 225,000
Commitments (note C) 3_ ::_
Total liabilities 325,584 637,221
Equity in undistributed gains on
pool transactions 833 ^^_
Fund balances
Designated by Board of Directors (note H) 110,070 479,251
Conference meeting designated Cnote I) 42,291 10,206
Undesignated available for general
operations (deficit) (12,179) (233,432)
Total fund balance 140,182 256.025
S 466.599 $ 893.246
Special purpose fund balances
Mortgage payable (note F)
$
41,187
$
38,
,776
$=
41.187
$=
38
,776
$
$
225;
,000
Fund balance 523,125 397,748
$ 523,125 $ 622,748
Equity in undistributed gains on
pool transactions $ 19,258 $
Fund balance 2,554,632 2,544,959
$2.573.890 $2.544.959
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Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND SUPPORT, REVENUE AND EXPENSES
Year ended December 31, 1976
(with comparative totals for 1975)
Craigville Framingham
General Conference Conference
Operations Center Center
REVENUE
O.C.W.M. basic support $1,604,039
Forwarded to United Church
of Christ - National
Office (1,403,219)
Basic supDort retention 200,820
Fellowship dues 285,533
Investment income 142,920
Room and function receipts $273,806 $32,919
Camp fees
Gain on return of borrowed
securities (note G)
Income from board and con-
ference meeting designated
funds (note J) 26,716
Proceeds from sale of fixed
assets 40,193
Other 44,841 9,219 2,186
Total revenue 741,023 283,025 35,105
EXPENSES
General services
Salaries - executive staff 202,830
- general 141,327 51,765 28,961
Employee benefits 58,391 6,722 2,022
General operating expenses
(note C) 134,514 219,891 52,365
Travel 22,940
Interest expense 13,375
Depreciation 6,802 1,185 13,236
General synod
Pilgrim State News and
publicity 9,026 5,854
Deferred development
costs (note D)
Committees, resources and
consultants
Conference committee
expenses and programs 11,537
Resources 2,389
Consultant services 2 , 588
16,514
589,205 285,417 96,584
Financial Statements and A iiditor's Reports
Retreats
and Summer Total
Camps Eliminations 1976 1975
$1,604,039 $1,109,528
(1,403,219) (887,622)
200,820 221,906
285,533 276,270
142,920 168,496
$(13,063) 293,662 206,321
$40,856 108,911 104,919
38,809
40,856
38,533
762
39,295
26
716
16,640
40
193
56
1,155
246
001
36,506
(13,063)
1,069,867
202
830
206,050
263
290
255,376
69
782
67,272
(6,695)
467
975
325,133
22
940
19,586
13
375
17,003
26
219
15,539
8,044
(73)
14
807
10,635
77,600
(6,768)
1,081
218
1,002,238
(4,865)
6
672
9,664
(776)
1
613
3,519
2
588
3,765
(5,641)
10
873
16,948
82
Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports
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Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND SUPPORT,
REVENUE AND EXPENSES - CONTINUED
Year ended December 31, 1976
(with comparative totals for 1975)
EXPENSES - CONTINUED
Support of local churches
and ministers
Board of Pastoral Supply
Support of institutional chaplains
Salary support and program aid
Building Fund grants (note H)
Counseling services
Craigville
General Conference
Operations Center
$ 7,780
4,100
11,880
Ecumenical missions
Massachusetts Council of Churches
Massachusetts Commission on United
Ministries in Higher Education
Black Ecumenical Commission
Massachusetts Commission on Christian
Unity
Other grants
Mission development - net
Total expenses
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER
EXPENSES
20,000
5,375
1,125
500
500
27,500
2,656
647,755
$285,417
$ 93,268
$ (2,392)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this sxateraent,
1 976 J Financial Stalements and A uditor's Reports 83
lingham Retreats
'erence Pilgrim and Summer Total
inter Day Camp Camps Eliminations 1976 1975
$
7,780
4,100
$
20,040
11,072
6,742
3,000
3,000
11,880
43,854
20,000
19,992
5,375
1,125
10,996
$ (654)
500
500
27,500
2,002
300
31,288
800
577,485
$39,295
(13,063)
1^
,133,473
1_
,095,128
;r9.430^
$ 1.561
S
$_
21,528
$_
(25.261)
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Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
Year ended December 31, 1976
CURRENT FUNDS
Unrestricted
Board designated
Building Fund
General Investment Fund
Dorchester Church Fund
Warner Farm Renovation Fund
Edwards Renovation Fund
Hunger Funds Retained
Staff Training Fund
Conference meeting designated
17/76 Achievement Fund
Revolving Cash Fund
General - Undesignated
Restricted
Support of professional leadership
(Mission: Advancel)
Zion Loan Fund
Russell Tape Recorder Fund
Hattie Clapp Fund
Christian Higher Education Fund
Scholarship Fund for Black
Students
Cummington Fund
Ministers' Wives Fund
Religious Communities, the Arts
and the American Revolution
Laity Scholarship Fund
Youth Campership Fund
Adventures In Reading
Chicopee Warner Farm Fund
Income from Stebbins Fund
Overseas Leadership Seminar
Self-study Program
LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND
ENDOWMENT FLT\"DS
Income unrestricted
Income restricted
Balance
January 1,
1976
66,414
393,293
19,544
479
251
10
206
10
206
(233
432)
) 256
025
14,324
6,893
5,057
4,349
3,226
2,034
1,144
583
498
490
289
(91)
S 38,776
$ 397.748
$2,527,477
17,482
Excess
of Revenue
Over
Expenses
$21,528
$21.528
$2.544.959
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
Financial Statements and A uditor's Reports 85
Grants Balance
and Investment Transfers December 31,
Contributions Income (note J) 1976
$ 1,200
$
(11)
(11)
$ 3,589
(393,282)
15,052
2,413
508
1,350
(370,370)
$
71,203
19,544
15,052
2,413
508
1,350
1,200
110,070
> 3,350
11,757
23,678
35,435
199,725
18,613
23,678
3,350
42,291
(12,179)
, 3.350
$ 1.200
$=
(11)
Sa35.210)
$=
140.182
; 4,936
3,226
$ 694
$
187
250
836
$
10,082
7,080
5,307
5,185
4,350
3,070
38
179
754
1,182
742
20
1,646
288
24
922
10,000
24
50
$14,760
25
15
611
$=
478
515
304
(815)
10,000
323
50
B14.490
$1,
,141
41.187
$125,377
?=
523.125
f 160
$ 9,789
44
$2
,537,266
17,366
B 160
$ 9,833
$2,
554.632
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Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
Year ended December 31, 1975
Deficiency
Balance of Revenue
January 1, Over
1975 Expenses
Expenditure;
Under Terms
of Fund
CURRENT FUNDS
Unrestricted
Board designated
Building Fund
General Investment Fund
Dorchester Church Fund
Conference Meeting designated
17/76 Achievement Fund
General - undesignated
$ 66,414
342,533
18,449
427,396
427
(45,878) $(25,261)
$ 381.945 $(25,261)
Restricted
Support of professional leadership
(Mission: Advance!) $
Zion Loan Fund
Russell Tape Recorder Fund
Hattie Clapp Fund
Christian Higher Education Fund
Scholarship Fund for Black
Students
Cummington Fund
Ministers' Wives Fund
Religious Communities, the Arts and
the American Revolution
Laity Scholarship Fund
Youth Campership Fund
Peace Action Teams
Boston School Crisis
Stanley Cummings Memorial Fund
Adventures in Reading
23,298
LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Income unrestricted
Income restricted
609
061
527
226
328
108
526
465
272
808
650
258
26
$ 51,162
$ 297,089
$2,527,477
17,682
$2.545.159
$11,278
1,400
276
4,959
1,046
602
1,808
1,200
258
1,516
$24,343
$ 1,082
$ 1.082
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
1976] Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports 87
Grants Balance
and Investment Transfers December 31,
tributions Income (note J) 1975
$ 66,414
$ 50,760 393,293
1,095 19,544
51,855 479,251
9,779 10,206
(162,293) (233,432)
$(100,659) $ 256.025
2,304 $ 14,324
435 $249 6,893
272 5,057
822 4,349
3,226
2,034
1,144
563
498
490
289
(91)
$ 100.659
3,665
36
1,083
1,100
25
17
550
1,399
11,358
$599
$882
$882
$
38
776
$
397
748
$2
527
17
477
482
$2_
544
,959
Financial Statements and A uditor's Reports [ 1 976
Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 1976 and 1975
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Revenue
Fellowship dues are recorded when received by Association
treasurers and O.C.W.M. revenue is recorded when received
by the Conference.
Pooled Investments
To obtain investment flexibility, various funds have com-
mingled certain of their investments. Investment income
and capital gains and losses are distributed to participating
funds based upon number of pool units.
Fixed Assets
The Conference follows the practice of capitalizing all ex-
penditures for land, buildings and equipment in excess of
$100. Fixed assets purchased with unrestricted funds are
transferred to the Land, Building and Equipment Fund (note J) ,
Depreciation
Depreciation of buildings and equipment is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the
assets (note J) .
Pension Plans
The Conference participates in two pension plans covering sub-
stantially all of its employees. Professional staff are
covered by the Pension Boards of the United Church of Christ.
The Conference contributes an amount equal to 11% of each
participant's salary. Lay employees participate in the Re-
tirement Fund for Lay Workers, also managed by the United
Church of Christ. Employees may elect to contribute 3% of
their gross annual salary during their first two years of
employment. The Conference contributes 8% of the gross pay
during that period. After two years of participation, the
Conference contributes the entire 11%. Pension expense
aggregated $34,423 and $33,198 in 1976 and 1975, respectively.
19761
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Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
December 31, 1976 and 1975
NOTE B - SECURITIES AND POOLED INVESTMENTS
The composition and approximate market values of securities and
commingled investments at December 31, are as follows:
1976 1975
Market Market
Cost Value Cost Value
Securities
Current restricted
fund $ 872 $ 952 $ 872 $ 750
Pooled Investments
Uninvested (over-
invested) cash (2,017) (2,017) 6,537 6,537
Note receivable 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Mortgages 97,712 97,712 105,800 105,800
Securities 2,542,704 2,467,935 2,864,368 2,583,100
2,668,399 2,593,630 3,006,705 2,725,437
$2.669.271 $2.594,582 S3. 007. 577 $2.726.187
Distribution of Pool
Current unrestricted
fund $ 100,649 $ 97,829 $ 468,046 $ 433,834
Endowment funds 2,567,750 2,495,801 2,538,659 2,291,603
$2.668.399 $2.593.630 $3.006.705 $2,725.437
NOTE C - COMMITMENTS
The Conference conducts part of its operations, Craigville Con-
ference Center, in facilities owned by the Christian Camp Meeting
Association (CCMA) . Annual rentals for these leases paid by the
Conference aggregated $29,282 in 1976 and 1975 which, for certain
leases equaled the principal plus interest payments of CCMA on its
mortgages which are held by the Conference. The leases expire at
various times through November 1, 1980. Renewal options are
available.
90 Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports [1976
Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
December 31, 1976 and 1975
NOTE D - PROPOSED CONFERENCE FACILITY COST
Pursuant to the Conference Meeting decision not to proceed with
proposed expansion plans of the Framingham Conference Center,
certain architectural, engineering and consulting fees previously
deferred were charged against 1975 operations. $10,000 of the
previously deferred costs were estimated to be useful in current
renovations and were transferred to construction in progress
(note J) .
NOTE E - BENEFICIAL INTERESTS
The Conference is beneficiary under the terras of numerous trust
agreements, wills and other contracts. The exact value of such
interests and the time at which the rights to these interests
become vested in the Conference is dependent upon circumstances
over which the Conference exercises no control.
NOTE F - MORTGAGE PAYABLE
During 1976, the Board of Directors authorized the redemption
of pooled securities held by the General Investment Fund. The
proceeds of such redemption were transferred to the General-
Undesignated Fund and applied to the payment of the mortgage
of $225,000 and the balance was used to fund renovation
costs of the Framingham Conference Center.
NOTE G - INTERFUND SECURITY LOAN
During 1975, securities were loaned by the Endowment Funds to
the Current Unrestricted Fund to provide financing for expansion
of the Framingham Conference Center. The gain on sale of these
securities was deferred until such time as like securities could
be purchased and returned to the Endowment Funds. During 1975,
such securities were purchased and returned for $38,809 less than
they originally cost.
NOTE H - BOARD DESIGNATED FUNDS
The Building Fund has been designated by the Board of Directors
for providing assistance to local church building projects.
The Dorchester Church Fund has been designated for special projects
in the Dorchester community.
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Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
December 31, 1976 and 1975
NOTE H - BOARD DESIGNATED FUNDS - CONTINUED
The Warner Farm Renovation Fund has been designated to use the
net proceeds of the sale of Warner Farm land to fund a renova-
tion program of Warner Farm facilities.
The Edwards Renovation Fund has been designated to use the net
proceeds of the sale of Edwards furniture to fund a renovation
program of Edwards facilities.
The Hunger Funds Retained Fund has been designated as a retainage
of ten percent of conference contributions to the United Church
of Christ's Hunger Fund.
The Staff Training Fund has been designated for the unexpended
portion of the staff training program.
NOTE I - CONFERENCE MEETING DESIGNATED FUNDS
The 17/76 Achievement Fund has been designated by the Conference
Meeting for providing scholarships to minorities.
The Revolving Cash Fund has been designated for all contributions
to the debt reduction program.
NOTE J - FUND TRANSFERS
The cost of fi.xed assets purchased with unrestricted funds, net
of current year depreciation, is transferred to the Land, Build-
ing and Equipment Fund.
1976 1975
Fi.xed assets purchased $ 152,596 $106,198
Fixed assets sold (1,000)
Development costs transferred
(note D) 10,000
Depreciation charged (26.219) (15,539)
125,377 100,659
Gain on sale of pooled securities
transferred to Endowment Funds 9,833
Additional transfers from (to) the
Current Undesignated Fund were made
to reclassify amounts designated for
special projects to the appropriate
funds as follows :
Board Designated Funds (notes F and H) (370,370) 51,855
Conference Meeting Designated Funds
(note I) 35,435 9,779
$(199.725) $162.293
92 Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports [1976
Alexander Grant;
INTERNATIONALFIRM
ALEXANDER GRANT TANSLEY WITT
Members of the Corporation
The Massachusetts Congregational Fund
We have examined the statements of net assets of the
First, Second and Third Trusts of The Massachusetts Congregational
Fund (a Massachusetts non-profit corporation) as of March 31, 1977,
and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets
for the year then ended. Our examination was made in accordance
with generally accepted auditing standards, and accordingly
included such tests of the accounting records and such other
auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of net assets
and statements of operations and changes in net assets present fairly
the financial position of the First, Second and Third Trusts of The
Massachusetts Congregational Fund at March 31, 1977, and the results
of their operations for the year then ended, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles and in conform.ity v/ith the
Declaration of First Trust dated June 13, 1956 and the Declaration
of Second and Third Trusts dated February 5, 1969, on a basis
consistent with that of the preceding year.
(yCt'..^Ca-^>^p'<C6yz. y'Q-z.<Z'^t^t~C<y'^-y''^-'''-^^
Boston, Massachusetts
April 13, 1977
99 HIGH STREET BOSTON, MA 021 10 (617)357-5787
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The Massachusetts Congregational Fund
FIRST TRUST
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
March 31, 1977
ASSETS
Marketable securities (note B)
Bonds and variable interest notes
Common stock
Preferred stock
Mortgage notes
Cash
Accounts receivable from other trusts
Dividends and interest receivable
Total assets
Cost basis Market value
(note A)
$3,000,675
3,938,894
411,437
221,988
7,572,994
26,317
4,443
67,088
$2,974,726
3,064,513
388,625
198,596
6,626^460
26,317
4,443
67,088
$7. 670.842 S6. 724. 308
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Dividends payable May 1, 1977
Total liabilities
NET ASSETS
Shares issued and outstanding
NET ASSET value per share at market
$ 12,162 $ 12,162
84,760 84,760
96,922
96,922
$7.573.920 $6.627,386
304,125
$21.7917
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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[1976
The Massachusetts Congregational Fund
FIRST TRUST
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year ended March 31, 1977
Investment income
Income
Dividends
Interest
Total income
Expenses
Investment m^anagement fee
Mutual Fund fee
Bookkeeping fee
Audit
Office
Annual report
Miscellaneous
Total expenses
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
Investment income per share
(Based on quarterly average number of
shares outstanding)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments (note B)
Realized gains (losses) from security
transactions (excluding short-
term securities)
Proceeds from sales
Cost of securities sold
Net realized loss
$ 159,523
213,277
$ 372,800
19,414
2,789
1,620
2,150
498
851
122
$3,359,954
3,628,332
27,444
$ 345,356
$1.1247
$(268,378)
Unrealized depreciation of investments
Beginning of year
End of year
Decrease in unrealized depreciation
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investments
956,429
946,534
9,895
$(258.483)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement,
1 976 1 Financial Statements and A uditor's Reports 95
The Massachusetts Congregational Fund
FIRST TRUST
STATEIENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Year ended March 31, 1977
Cost basis Market value
(note A)
Net assets - March 31, 1976 (including
$13 undistributed income) $8, 022,951 S7,066 ,522
Investment income
Net investment income for the year 345,356 345,356
Less dividends paid or payable
Pavment date Rate Shares
August 1, 1976 $.2482 311,919 77,418 77,418
November 1, 1976 .2889 305,677 88,310 88,310
February 1, 1977 .3095 306,544 94,875 94,875
May 1, 1977 .2787 304,125 84,760 84,760
345, 363 345,363
(Decrease) in undistributed investment
income (7) (7)
Principal
Net realized loss on securities sold (268,378) (268,378)
Proceeds from shares issued (net of
shares repurchased) (180,646) (180,646)
Unrealized appreciation of investments ^_ 9 , 895
(449,024) (439,129)
Net assets - March 31, 1977 (including
$6 undistributed income) $7,573.920 S6.627 .386
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
96 Financial Slalcments and Auditor's Reports [1976
The Massachusetts Congregational Fund
SECOND TRUST
STATEME-XT OF NET ASSETS
March 31, 1977
ASSETS Cost basis Market value
(note A)
Marketable securities (note B)
Bonds and variable interest notes 52,954,167 83,058,832
Common stock 49,737 51,693
Preferred stock 28,383 32,625
3,032,287 3,143,150
Cash 3,167 3,167
Dividends and interest receivable 61 , 102 61 , 102
Total assets $3.096,556 33.207.419
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
(to the First Trust) $ 3,117 S 3,117
Dividends payable May 1, 1976 60, 187 60,187
Total liabilities 63, 304
NET ASSETS 83.033.252
Shares issued and outstanding
NET ASSET value per share at market
63
304
S3
1 AA
115
320
659
S9. 8052
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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The Massachusetts Congregational Fund
SECOND TRUST
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year ended March 31, 1977
Investment income
Income
Dividends
Interest
Total income
Expenses
Investment management fee
Bookkeeping fee
Audit
Annual report
Office
Mutual fund fee
Miscellaneous
Total expenses
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
Investment income per share
(based on quarterly average number of
shares outstanding)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments (note B)
Realized gains (losses) from security
transactions (excluding short-term
securities)
Proceeds from sales
Cost of securities sold
Net realized gain
Unrealized depreciation (appreciation)
of investments
Beginning of year
End of year
> 4,919
248,170
$253,089
8,724
930
1,450
383
288
365
69
12,209
$240,880
$1,686,055
1,668,048
(43,296)
(110,863)
$.7419
$ 18,007
Increase in unrealized appreciation
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investments
67,567
$ 85,574
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
Financial Statements and A uditofs Reports [1976
The Massachusetts Congregational Fund
SECOND TRUST
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Year ended March 31, 1977
Cost basis Market value
(note A)
Net assets - March 31, 1976
(including $9 undistributed
income) $3,164,807 $3,208,103
Investment income
Net investment income for the year 240,880 240,880
Less dividends paid or payable
Pa^mient date
August 1, 1976
November 1, 1976
February 1, 1977
May 1, 1977
Rate
Shares
.1591
343
914
54
717
54
717
.2084
315
528
65
819
65
819
.1888
318
608
60
163
60
153
.1877
320
659
60
188
60
188
240,877 240,877
(Increase) in undistributed
investment income 3 3
Principal
Net realized gain on securities sold 18,007 18,007
Proceeds from shares issued (net of
shares repurchased) (149,565) (149,565)
Increase in unrealized appreciation
of investments ^_ 67 , 567
(131,558) (63,991)
Net assets - March 31, 1977
(including $12 undistributed income) $3,033,252 $3,144,115
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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The Massachusetts Congregational Fund
THIRD TRUST
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
March 31, 1977
ASSETS Cost basis Market value
(note A)
Marketable securities (note B)
Variable interest notes S 365,000 $ 365,000
Common stock 886,985 741,135
1,251,985 1,106,135
Cash 6,409 6,409
Dividend and interest receivable 3, 184 3 , 184
Total assets 1,261,578 1,115,728
LIABILITIES
Accounts paj-able
(to the First Trust)
Dividends payable May 1, 1977
Total liabilities
NET ASSETS
Shares issued and outstanding
NET ASSET value per share at market
1,
326
1,326
7,
,583
7,583
8,
909
8,909
$1,252,
669
51,106,819
148,106
S 7.4732
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
100 Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports [1976
; 30,
,115
2,
,629
$
32,744
3
,302
690
1
,000
215
144
91
53
5,495
5=
27, 249
The Massachusetts Congregational Fund
THIRD TRUST
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year ended March 31, 1977
Investment income
Income
Dividends
Interest
Total income
Expenses
Investment management fee
Bookkeeping fee
Audit
Office
Annual report
Mutual fund fee
Miscellaneous
Total expenses
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
Investment income per share
(based on quarterly average number of
shares outstanding) $^1J44
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments (note B)
Realized gains (losses) from security
transactions (excluding short-term
securities)
Proceeds from sales 603,187
Cost of securities sold 652, 136
Net realized loss $ (48,949)
Unrealized depreciation of investments
Beginning of year 86,853
End of year 1^5,850
Increase in unrealized depreciation - (58, 997)
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investments SC 107 , 946)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement,
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The Massachusetts Congregational Fund
THIRD TRUST
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Year ended March 31, 1977
Cost basis Market value
(note A)
Net assets - March 31, 1976
(including $1 over distributed income) $1 , 294,893 SI .208,040
Investment income
Net investment income for the year 27,249 27,249
Less dividends paid or payable
Payment date
August 1, 1976
November 1, 1976
February 1, 1977
May 1, 1977
(Increase) in undistributed
income
Principal
Net realized loss on securities sold
Proceeds from shares issued (net of
shares repurchased)
Unrealized appreciation of investments
Rate
Shares
.0405
147,503
. 0442
147,503
.0484
148,106
.0512
148,106
Net assets - March 31, 1977
(including $4 undistributed income)
5,973
5,973
6,520
6,520
7,168
7,168
7,583
7,583
27,244
27,244
5
5
(48,949)
(48,949)
6,720
6,720
-
(58,997)
(42,229)
(101,226)
$1,252,669
31,106,819
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement,
102 Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports [1976
The Massachusetts Congregational Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 1977
NOTE A - BASIS OF REPORTING
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the
basis of market values. The cost basis is presented for infor-
mational purposes.
NOTE B - SECURITY VALUATION
Investments in securities traded on a national securities exchange
are valued at the last reported sales price on the last business
day of the fiscal year; securities traded in the over-the-counter
market and listed securities for which no sale was reported on
that date are valued at the last reported bid price, or the mean
between the last reported bid and asked prices where these amounts
have a wide disparity.
MASSACHUSETTS CONGREGATIONAL FUND
P. 0. Box 2246, Salem End & Badger Roads, Framingham 01701
President, George H. Ellis, President, Home Savings Bank, 69 Tremont St., Boston
02108
Vice President, T. Michael Middleton, White Weld & Co., 100 Federal Street,
Boston 02110
Treasurer, Mr. Ralph F. Tuller, Pheasant Lane, Lincoln 01773
Clerk and Assistant Treasurer, Rev. Emil C. Beck, P. 0. Box 2246, Salem End &
Badger Roads, Framingham 01701
1976]
Other Reports of the Treasurer
103
The following financial pages have been prepared by the office of the Massachusetts Conference
and have not been subject to audit.
ACCOUNTS HELD IN TRUST FOR CHURCHES
December 31, 1976
Managed by the Conference
Name of Account
Principal
of Account
Henry Bingham Fund $ 3,092.41
Boston-Roxbury-Eliot-Shepard Fund 88,334.00
Brimfield - Charles Fund 6,726.84
Hattie F. Clapp Fund 15,869.02
Columbus Avenue Fund 158,853.39
Enos Goss Fund 1,464.37
Joseph A. Grannis Fund 5,277.72
Cotuit - Federated 9,679.88
- LyOweU Fund 21,296.84
Deerfield - Mills Fund 77,695.20
Granville, East - Stevenson 11,247.63
Lowell - Pawtucket - Cobum Fund 2, 005^86
New Ashford - Endowment Fund 1,945.03
New Marlboro - New Marlboro Fund 3,333,87
Newton - First Church of Newton Legacy Fund 65,921.71
North Andover - Stone Fund 24,818.46
James Nye Fund 659.51
Edith B. Sanders Fund 469,19
Peabody, South- Moore Fund 1,000,20
Salisbury Beach, Hope Chapel - Christmas Fund (Pratt) 506.11
- General 3,452,79
Sandisfield - First Congregational Society 728.18
Shirley - Worcester Fund 4,318.27
Springfield - Cong. Union of Spfld. - General 11,131,25
- Richards 499,55
Springfield - First and Westboro - Evangelical -
- Evans Fund 5,430.23
Westfield - First - Gillett Fund 2,687.87
TOTAL
$528,445,38
104
Other Reports of the Treasurer
[1976
ACCOUNTS HELD IN TRUST FOR CHURCHES
December 31, 1976
Managed by the Conference through The First National Bank of Boston
Name of Account
Becket - George Ko Baird, Sr.
Lucinda Chaffee Baird
Lizzie M. & Belle Jones
Mary Perkins
Beechwood - Anonymous
Boston, J. P., Boylston-EUis Mendell
Eleanor Henrietta Nitz
Anna M. Sutherland
William H. Whitten
Byfield, Emily S. & John L. Ewell
Stickney
Charlestown - First- Harriet M. Hamnett
Hunnewell
Ministry, etc.
Charlton - Spencer
Chelsea - Central - Miller
Chester - United Memorial
Cotuit - Federated - Sewing Circle
Deerfield - Emerson, Frances H.
Douglas, First - Hill, Aaron
Dover - Chickering
Draper (Caroline)
Draper (Maria)
Mann
Foxboro - Barton, Rev, & Mrs« Wm. E,
Groton - Greene, Samuel Abbott
Robbins Organ Rind
Hanson - House
Thomas
Hawley - Endowment
Holden - First - Warren, Henry W.
Holland - Abel Allen
Huntington - First - Clark, Jessie BuUard
Talcott
Interlaken - Claike
Kingston - Adams Benevolent
Adams Pulpil Supply
Lawrence, South - G. W. & S.A. Dinsmoor
Lowell - Pawtucket - Chase
Medford, Union - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Foulkes
Middlefield - Smith
New Boston - Henry J. Veits
Henry Edwin Warren
New Braintree - Carrie F. Bush
Frances Tufts Hoar
M. & H. B. Thompson
Hannah M. Tufts Mem'l
Principal
of Account
$ 519o68
1,113.82
6,027o49
1,021„23
406,, OS
10,250.23
50.24
106.38
3,682.16
1,036.86
1,100.36
8,013.83
5,981.71
9,126.44
2,086.25
61,614.45
2,009.50
6,305.45
1,048.29
958,78
411.65
749.40
2,886.47
609.06
1,012.29
5,460.78
3,155.42
2,500.00
1,000.00
1,633.24
1,383.28
202.46
2,500,00
300.00
1,124,08
502,47
15,405.83
4,992.55
1,533.46
5,097,49
54,656.94
546.14
2,033.82
1,156,38
10,541,72
517.78
534.47
1976] Other Reports of the Treasurer 105
Managed by the Conference through The First National Bank of Boston
Continued
Name of Account Principal
of Account
North Attleboro Palls - A. R, Mackreth $ 5,742.20
North Becket - Mary A, Church l,001o56
Northbridge Center - Rawson, Adeline C. 2,016.23
North Rochester - various 10,782,03
Paxton, First - A. J. Howe 940,57
George S, Lakin 1,440.32
Peabody, South - Susanne Mills 360,58
Peabody Charity 6,961.11
Poor 200.00
Proctor 704.20
S. A. Stimpson Organ Fund 1,001.57
Upton 400.00
Pelham - Packardville Church 9,078.87
Pittsfield Pilgrim Mem'l - S, P. Cook Mem, 451,69
Shutesbuiy - Briggs 2,000,00
Willis Parsonage 960,61
South Dartmouth - Joseph A. Beauvais 4,066.50
Truro, First - Manuel F, Corey 4,806.75
Warwick - Atherton 1,111.12
Wellesley - Alice Lombard Mem'l 1,010.90
Wenham - Sarah A. Ludden 1,011.56
Westboro - Edwin B. Harvey 3,785.07
West Granville - Dickinson library 2,023.77
James E, Downes 14,091,40
Maiy A. Downes 6,039.16
Weymouth First - Pratt 4,719.65
Taylor 10,010.54
Williamstown, White Oaks - Hopkins Mem'l 2,221.47
Yarmouth - Coggswell 2,589,00
Eldridge (Azariah) 1,242.26
Eldridge (Ellen B, ) 3,049,86
Hamblin 6,000.00
Howes 2.000.00
TOTAL $358.726.91
CITY MISSIONARY SOCIETY, BOSTON. INC.. 1820
Chairman of Board of Directors - The Rev, David B. Kreider
Clerk of the Corporation - The Rev. Dennis Bailey
Cleik of the Board - Mrs. Ruth Nablo
President - The Rev. Clyde Ho Miller, Jr.
Treasurer - Mr. Russell H. Palmer
Staff: Full time - 20. Part time (including 75 Homemakers and 80 summer program)155.
The City Missionary Society has been the social service arm of Congregational churches in
Metropolitan Boston since 1816. It now has an important place in the life of the Metropolitan
Boston Association, whose constitution refers to the Society as "a recognized instrumentality of
the Metropolitan Boston Association,"
In late 1973, to replace the emphasis on housing and education, a new program of Metropolitan
Ministry was started and continues to be developed.
Now, as the Society moves well into 1977, most of what was begun over the previous five years
not only survives, but thrives. The Mission: Advance! funds, which were known at the outset
to be available for only three years, have ceased to flow. Much of what that support helped to
initiate, however, continues. The community development thrust in Mattapan was continued by
CMS for a year beyond the end of that program's support from Mission: Advance ! and then dis-
continued in the belief that the work there has made a significant constructive impact on the life
of that community. In Somerville, community development efforts have expanded beyond the
original small resource office, and CMS has joined with a group of local organizations, service
programs and a local church there to establish the Somerville Multiservice Center. Its future is
promising.
With a continued emphasis on advocacy work, the Social Services Department is better serving its
clients and having greater impact on their behalf among the systems and institutions that affect the
lives of poor and troubled persons. These capabilities were instrumental in obtaining for CMS,
two contracts with the Department of Elderly Affairs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for
providing Home Care Services for the Elderly — persons who otherwise might either be without
care or would have to be institutionalized.
The Society's summer camping programs provide meaningful activity for children of all ages and
for adult members of low-income femilies. Camps Andover-Waldron on Lake Winnisquam, in
Meredith, N. H. are open to children 9-16 years of age. They provide opportunities for inter-
racial and intercultural contacts in a Christian setting. Family Camps and weekend retreats for
church groups are held under sponsorship of CMS at Farrington Memorial property in Lincoln,
Mass.
City Missionary Society receives no income from United Way, Principal support comes from
United Church of Christ churches in the Metropolitan Boston Association, from churches in
neighboring associations, from non-UCC churches in the greater Boston area, from interested
individuals and trust funds, and from endownment.
The Society's income in the fiscal year ending October 31, 1976, was $359,184 (this amount in-
cluded legacies of $4,587). Churches contributed $62,491 and the operating deficit in 1976 was
$69,043.
City Missionary Society was incorporated in 1820. Its corporate members are elected at the
annual meeting, held in November each year. Every supporting congregation is entitled to
nominate a representative to serve a three year term on the corporation,
106
THE CONGREGATIONAL LIBRARY
OF THE AMERICAN CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Proprietor of the Congregational House)
Room 207, 14 Beacon Street, Boston 02108
(617)523-0470
The Congregational Library was founded in 1853 to gather and preserve books,
pamphlets and manuscripts on Congregational history and to promote the general
interests of Congregational churches. In addition to the historic collection on Con-
gregationalism the library has important collections of Bibles, in a variety of lan-
guages and versions, hymnals, and histories of local churches and towns. New books,
with the exception of fiction, are purchased every week in the fields of: preaching
and pastoral work, philosophy and theology, Biblical commentary, church history,
religious education, worship and devotion, missions and the ecumenical movement,
church arts and architecture, denominations, sects, and world religions, social prob-
lems, and biography.
These resources, approximately 225,000 books and pamphlets, are available to
ministers, lay preachers, church officers, church school teachers, students, and all
interested in reading for enrichment of life. Books are mailed without charge to
all parts of the United States. A letter or postcard giving author, title or the subject
of books desired, will receive prompt attention. The Library is open for study and
research Monday through Friday, 9-4:45. A copy of a leaflet, "The Congregational
Library" and the Bulletin will be sent to those writing for further information.
MASSACHUSETTS CONGREGATIONAL CHARITABLE SOCIETY
Incorporated in 1786. Organized to hold the funds of the Convention. Com-
posed of fifteen clergymen and fifteen laymen, elected from both branches of the
Congregational body. Aids the needy widows and unmarried daughters of deceased
Congregational clergymen who have had settlement in Massachusetts.
President, Hon. Charles S. Bolster
Vice President, Julian D. Anthony
Secretary, Rev. Robert A. Storer
Treasurer, David Steets
Committee Members: Rev. Dana Greely, Rev. Frederick Meek,
David Sheets, \^lter Robbins, Alfred Putnam, Rev. Robert A.
Storer
Committee on Appropriations: Rev. Myron W. Fowell, Chairman;
Rev. George J. Spencer, David Sheets, Rev. Robert A. Storer
Applications for aid should be made to Rev. Robert A. Storer, 37 Squire Rd. ,
\Wnchester, Massachusetts 01890.
107
MASSACHUSETTS CONVENTION OF
CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS
Dates from the earliest times of the colony. Annual Business and
Public meeting is held at 10:30 A. M., the first Monday in May. At
this service several addresses are made and a collection is taken
which, together with the income of the Convention fund, is distributed
to the needy widows and daughters of deceased Congregational
ministers.
Every Trinitarian Congregational and Unitarian Congregational
minister resident in Massachusetts is ex officio a member of the
Convention.
Officers
Moderator: Rev. Harry H. Hoehler, Box 363, Weston 02193
Scribe: Rev. Joseph A. Bassett, 14 Norfolk Road, Chestnut Hill 02167
Treasurer: Rev. Allen HolHs, 97 Broad Street, Lynn 01902
Directors: Rev. Craig Adams, 207 Washington Street, Wellesley
Hills 02181 ; Rev. Michael E. Boardman, 382 Walnut Street,
Brookline 02146; Rev. Stanley Russell, 6 Walkup Road,
Sudbury 01776; Rev. Thomas D. Wintle, First Church of
Christ, Lancaster 01523.
Advisory Committee: Rev. Thomas E. Dipko, 151 Maple Street,
Framing-ham 01701; Rev. H. WiUiam Gregory, Bedford
Road, Lincoln 01773 ; Rev. Homer A. Goddard, 137 Concord
Road, Sudbury 01776; Rev. Daniel G. Higgins, Jr., 2 Elm
Street, Maiden 02148; Rev. Paul R. Medling, 17 Church
Street, East Weymouth 02189; Rev. Kenneth W. Sawyer,
Box 397, Wayland 01778.
Applications for aid may be addressed to either the Moderator or
the Treasurer.
108
STATISTICAL TABLES
EXPLANATORY
The tables which follow comprise:
1. The statistics of the churches, giving the ministers, church membership, addi-
tions, removals, Sunday school membership, and the amount of benevolences and
expenses. These tables, in accordance with the vote of the Conference in 1887, are
made to conform to those in the National Year Book;
2. The Associations of Churches, with the names of officers;
3. The Ministerial Standing, giving the date of ordination of each minister, the
date of membership in the Association, the residence and his "employment";
4. The Ministerial Record, containing lists of ordinations and deaths.
The tables of the first part contain the names of all the Congregational and United
Church of Christ churches in Massachusetts, the towns and cities being arranged
alphabetically. This is not a postal guide, it is a listing of the location of the church
for the convenience of persons seeking to find the church. The first name in the list of
churches is the name of the town or city in which the church is located; then follows
the name of the church and directions for locating the church.
Church members are reported as numbered January 1, 1977. Admissions and re-
movals cover the year 1976. "Sunday School" includes total membership of officers,
teachers, and scholars January 1, 1977, or when the school is in operation (if not at
that date), covering "branch schools," "mission schools," and "home departments,"
so far as maintained by the reporting church.
The months and days in the dates of the organization of churches are omitted.
They will be found in the publications of 1873, those of churches since organized
being given in the "Minutes" of each year. Months and days in the dates of ordina-
tion of Congregational and United Church of Christ ministers may be found in the
lists of the local associations which follow the tables.
Reference marks used throughout Schedules:
A — Figures are for U.C.C. members only
B — Church is part of a Larger Parish. Name of Larger Parish will be found under
the name of the Larger Parish in Conference Summary
C — Charges. The number of each church included in a Charge will be found under
the name of the Charge in Conference Summary
D — Dual standing, or affiliation, with another denomination
X — Not enrolled as United Church of Christ minister according to Conference
Reports, but has Congregational Christian standing only
Y — Pastor serves more than one church. (See list of yoked churches in Conference
Summary)
CM — Campus Ministry
LO — Limited Ordination
NK — Pastor's denomination is not known
PT — Part time
□ — Church made no report and statistics are from previous Year Book, except
actual figures reported from Conference Records for Our Mission for Others
* — Schedule L Congregational Christian Churches which have not voted or which
have voted to abstain from voting at the time of submitting the Conference
Report
# — Schedule IL Congregational Christian Churches which have voted not to be
part of the U.C.C. at the time of submitting the Conference Report
Amount of "Local Expenses" includes all salaries, operating expenses and repairs
for church, Sunday school, choir and parish.
In reporting the statistics of federated churches, figures given pertaining to mem-
bership and gifts on the apportionment are for the Congregational or United Church
of Christ churches within the federated churches. Figures pertaining to Church
School enrollment, contributions to home expenses are usually for all the churches
grouped together in the federated church.
Note:
Pastoral changes between the time year book data was sent to the national office
and the time of going to press for our Conference Year Book are not reflected in the
following schedules, but are reflected in the association lists and the alphabetical lists.
109
110 Statistics
[1976
3=q: -
CHURCHES
YEAR
PASTORS
TOTAL
CHURCH
SCHOOL /
Q
? M
LOCATION AND NAME OF CHURCH
ORG.
NAME
=r -J
>-<
o
MEMBERS
ENROLL-
MENT
0020
ABINGTON, U.C.C. IN
1968
A.H.BLAKE
C.L.MAC EACHERN,ASST.
74
76
489
203
0030
ACTON, CONG., CONCORD RD., ACTON CENTER
1832
J.J.HARTMAN
D.G.MATHIESON, ASSO.
E.GRIMSHAW,P.EM.
61
73
601
135
0040
ACTON, SOUTH, SCHOOL ST., SOUTH ACTON
1893
R.S.HENDERSON,
69
216
113
0050
AGAWAM, 745 MAIN ST.
1819
F.C.BRYAN
63
489
246
0060
AGAWAM, FEEDING HILLS, 21 N.WESTFIELD ST.
1762
W.B.SADLEIR
74
n
209
62
0070
AMESBURY, MAIN ST., 127 MAIN ST.
1831
P.N. NELSON
76
158
47
0080
AMESBURY, UNION, MAIN ST.
1835
E.A.YOUNG
71
97
67
0090
AMHERST, U.C.C, 1ST CONG. CH. IN,
165 MAIN ST.
1739
CR.FARRELL
71
299
90
0100
AMHERST, HOPE, GAYLORD ST.
1907
L.W. ANDERSON, BAPT.
70
6
0110
AMHERST, NORTH, NORTH AMHERST
1826
P.S.HALL
71
258
68
0120
AMHERST, 2ND
1782
R.F.BERKEY
75
62
0130
AMHERST, SOUTH, SOUTHEAST ST.S FIDDLERS GREEN
1824
A.KENSETH
322
163
0140
ANDOVER, BALLARD VALE UNITED, 23 CLARK RD., D
1854
D.A.HOLLENBECK,METH.
201
120
0160
ANOOVER, SOUTH, 41 CENTRAL ST.
1711
J. E. BODGE
67
626
185
0170
ANDOVER, WEST PAR. CH. OF, 129 RESERVATION RD .
1826
O.A.MAXFIELD
D.W. DUNCAN, ASSO.
S.NEWHALL.PRESB.ASSO.
73
73
77
454
256
0180
ARLINGTON, PARK AVE. CONG.
PARK AVE.£ PAUL REVERE RD.
1899
H.C-CRISWELL,JR.
72
n
512
122
0190
ARLINGTON, PLEASANT ST., 75 PLEASANT ST.
1842
E.D. J. ZUERN, INTERIM
49
287
6<
0200
ASHBURNHAM, COM., MAIN £ CHAPEL STS.
1760
E.C.BABINSKY
76
□ A
98
91
0210
ASHBY, CONG. CH.,
NEW IPSWICH RD.
1819
S.R.TUCKER
74
117
7C
0220
ASHFIELD, PAR., D
1763
107
62
0230
ASHLAND, FED., 118 MAIN ST.
1835
D.J.RUDALEVIGE.METH.
K.G.GRANT, PRESS. ASSO.
C.AVILA,P.EM.
75
A
118
20C
0235
ASSONET, UNITED CH. OF, MAIN ST.
1807
C.W.WAKEFIELD
76
B
142
6'
0240
ATHOL, 1225 CHESTNUT ST.
1830
H.P.HORN
W.K.DUNLAP, STUD. ASSO.
70
75
279
17!
0255
ATTLEBORO FALLS, CENTRAL,
COMMONWEALTH AVE., ATTLEBORO FALLS
1874
S.BACHELDER
72
280
10!
0260
ATTLEBORO, 2ND, 50 PARK ST.
1748
K.A.BOYLE
JUDITH HJORTH,ASSO.
74
73
820
27'
0270
AUBURN, 1ST, CHURCH £ CENTRAL STS.
1776
CL. POWELL, ASST.
76
588
201
0280
AUBURN, PAKACHOAG COM. CH.
1951
CP. BUSH, JR.
W.G.HALL, P. EM.
71
107
3'
0290
AYER, FED., 21 WASHINGTON ST.
1861
J.M.WHYTE
70
A.
84
8'
0300
BARNSTABLE, SOUTH CONG., CENTERVILLE
1818
S.W.NEWTON
75
346
121
0310
BARNSTABLE, FED., COTUIT, SCHOOL £ HIGH STS.
1923
R.S.BURKHART
76
A
119
7'
0320
BARNSTABLE, WEST PARISH,
MEETINGHOUSE WAY, WEST BARNSTABLE
1616
O.W.YOHN
72
333
9-
0330
BARRE, PARK ST.
1828
F.R.KELLY
72
319
10!
0340
BECKET, FED.
1849
V.A.SANTIS,CCCC
73
A
56
4'
0360
BEDFORD, 1ST CH. OF CHRIST, CONG.,
25 THE GREAT RD.
1730
P.E.HAINES
69
415
47!
0370
BELCHERTOWN
1737
B.F.PURDY
75
218
81
0380
BELMONT, 1ST ARMENIAN, 380 CONCORD AVE.
1905
V.HARTUNIAN
E.H.LINN, BAPT. ASSO.
J.G.HARTUNIAN
59
70
74
220
7(
0390
BELMONT, WAVERLEY, 1ST, 471 TRAPELO RD.
1865
CW.HAVICE
45
200
81
0400
BELMONT, PAYSON PK., 365 BELMONT ST.
1913
J. R. CHAPMAN
J.D.JOHNSTON
63
74
557
ii;
0410
BELMONT, PLYMOUTH, 582 PLEASANT ST.
1899
D.NOVOTNY
J.P.FITZSIMMONS,P.EM.
69
533
17'
0420
BERKLEY, U.C.C, S. MAIN ST.
1737
E.ROBBINS.UNIV.
67
4(
0430
BERLIN, 1ST PAR. FED., CENTRAL ST.
1779
H.A.ANDREWS
67
A
191
14(
0440
BERNARDSTON, UNITED, CHURCH ST., 0
1824
E. A. ROBERTS, METH.
67
A
175
171
0450
BEVERLY, DANE ST., 10 DANE ST.
1802
J.CGLASSER
60
a
775
21(
0460
BEVERLY, 1ST, FED., 167 HALE ST., D
1953
T.L.HALL
74
A
83
1<
0470
BEVERLY, IMMANUEL, 140 BRIDGE ST.
1903
T.WALTER
74
310
6!
0480
BEVERLY, 2ND, 35 CONANT ST.
1713
J. Y. PEELER, JR.
K.A.LARSEN,ASSO.
74
75
586
20'
0490
BILLERICA, DALE COM.,
15 MARSHALL ST., NUTTINGS LAKE
1929
VACANT
°
35
3'
0500
BILLERICA, 1ST, 18 ANDOVER RD.
1829
J.HUGHES, STUD.
75
D
175
16(
0510
BILLERICA, COM. CONG. CH.
OF PINEHUR5T OF THE U.C.C, 801 BOSTON RD.
1923
R.J.HALL
73
65
14;
0520
BLACKSTONE, FED., CHURCH ST.
1838
W.R.MLLER,STUD.
76
A
60
6!
0530
BLANDFORO, 1ST, MAIN ST.
1801
P. J. CLEVELAND
73
54
0540
BOSTON, ALLSTON, 41 QUINT AVE.
1886
VACANT
n
98
3!
0550
BOSTON, BRIGHTON, EVANG., 404 WASHINGTON ST.
1827
G.L.STEELE
64
108
4'
0570
BOSTON, 1ST CH. IN CHARLESTOWN/U.C .C / ,
10 GREEN ST.
1632
CR.HARRAH,P.T.M.
73
101
21
0580
BOSTON, CH.OF THE COVENANT, FED.,
67 NEWBURY ST.
1932
J.C.WILLIAMSON
J.W.FRASER,PRESB.,C.E.
ALICE HAGEMAN,PRESB.,LIT.
ELIZABETH RICE,CE.
M.SOUTHWICK, BAPT., VIS.
L. HILL, PRESS. ,MUS.
72
72
72
74
74
74
nA
49
10!
1976]
Statistics
111
ii
MEMBERS
ADDEC
MEMBERS REMOVED |
OUR MISSION
FOR OTHERS |
LOCAL CHURCH EXPENSES
CON-
FIRM
CON-
FESS.
TRAN-
SFER
TOTAL
DEATH
OR
TRAN-
OTHER
TOTAL
OUR CHRISTIAN WORLD MISSION 1
OTHER
GIFTS
CURRENT
LOCAL
EXPENSES
CAPITAL
PAYMENTS
TOTAL
BASIC
OTHER
TOTAL
"^
SFER
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
0020
8
5
12
25
11
11
5,75C
1,802
7,552
1,701
69,017
1,102
70,119
0030
12
3
16
31
36
17
53
4,852
1,196
6,048
1,476
62,141
36,800
98,941
0040
6
3
13
22
2
21
23
500
372
872
36,914
36,914
0050
14
2
21
37
12
32
44
1,500
751
2,251
1,593
56,769
19,332
76,102
0060
1,626
45?
2,085
15,505
2,500
18,005
0070
4
4
1
65
66
2,58^
761
3,350
27,256
27,256
0080
2
1
8
11
4
4
823
25
848
15,05C
3,00C
18,050
0090
4
1
5
56
105
161
5, QIC
3,091
8,101
50,426
375
50,801
0100
6,592
6,592
0110
6
8
14
1
6
7
4,235
753
4,988
31,308
31,308
0120
6
6
116
118
906
8,248
8,248
0130
16
12
28
2
5
7
2,400
1,302
3,702
2,397
32,078
47, 19«
79,272
0140
8
6
9
23
6
13
19
1,002
1,002
23,685
9,326
33,011
0160
12
4
15
31
32
23
55
4,40C
1,905
6,305
4,862
70,528
70,528
0170
12
5
32
49
5
7
12
3,650
5,852
9,502
77,290
4,67'i
81,964
0180
2,500
876
3,376
5,40'=
51,038
51,038
0190
3
3
5
11
12
12
24
112
467
57?
3,055
56,76?
46C
57,229
0200
18,987
18,987
0210
4
2
2
8
5
5
299
334
632
30£
24,000
24,000
0220
3
3
2
2
70C
34C
1,04C
1,10^
21,746
21,746
0230
2
2
4
5
5
1,214
279
1,493
2,05f
47,386
700
48,086
0235
400
11!
515
17,50£
17,508
0240
2
2
20
20
2,041
521
2,562
37,79?
1,10-5
38,903
0255
6
3
7
16
6
36
42
500
452
952
32,195
1,00C
33,195
0260
10
8
18
36
8
4
12
6,600
723
7,32:
2,92f
80,087
7,176
87,263
0270
17
2
12
31
13
13
4,343
487
4,83C
1,030
55,545
11,515
67,060
02 80
2
2
4
4
400
275
675
936
16,837
16,837
0290
4
4
28J
56
344
590
34,53C
2,681
37,211
0300
7
20
27
7
24
31
4,824
873
5,697
48,201
9,391
57,592
0310
2
2
3
3
866
96
962
12,00C
4,50C
16,500
0320
4
46
50
3
56
59
4,124
1,437
5,561
42,671
42,671
0330
4
19
23
2
2
1,075
638
1,713
1,78C
25,525
25,525
0340
3
25
28
185
185
1,422
11,57C
41?
11,989
0360
28
16
44
13
8
21
6,500
894
7,394
1,655
58,51f
3,29!
61,813
0370
5
1
5
11
11
8
19
3,100
382
3,482
28,565
93C
29,495
03 80
10
10
9
32
41
50
50
9,500
63,749
7,00Q
70,749
0390
4
3
7
7
4
11
1,414
166
1,580
451
27,387
6,645
34,032
0400
9
16
25
12
2
14
10,830
4,925
15,755
15,971
83,855
83,855
0410
11
5
5
21
10
10
3,00C
425
3,425
12,67'
57,311
57,311
0420
11
11
126
42
168
0430
10
10
2
2
1,250
2 04
1,45<(
2,053
35,131
35,131
0440
5
9
14
2
2
1,40C
197
1,597
631
21,327
7,341
28,668
0450
2,525
1,53':
4,064
56,500
14,90C
5,00C
71,400
0460
5
5
2
2
IOC
17^
274
412
18,000
23,000
0470
14
7
21
10
72
82
381
381
1,266
37,568
37,568
0480
11
6
19
36
13
33
46
6,224
1,30:
7,527
1,716
72,735
4,026
76,763
0490
0500
7 0C
70C
32,061
32,061
0510
1,522
1,522
20,28C
20,280
0520
3
1
4
3
16,58E
16,588
0530
1
1
176
5:
22^
25C
10,912
8,532
19,445
0540
14,982
14,982
0550
1
2
12
15
4
4
872
872
2,111
39,802
17, 10-5
56,906
0570
4
4
1
1
84C
IOC
94C
3,17"
10,562
10,563
0580
55C
43
985
112 Statistics
[1976
CHURCHES
YEAR
PASTORS
TOTAL
CHURCH
SCHOOL
O S
Q
11
LOCATION AND NAME OF CHURCH
ORG.
NAME
ttruJ
cC-J
MEMBERS
ENROLL-
MENT
0585
BOSTON, DORCHESTER,
COLUMBIA POINT, CHR. CENTER
1969
VACANT
P 47
60
0600
BOSTON, DORCHESTER, PILGRIM, 540 COLUMBIA RD .
1862
D. A. VENATOR
60
n 141
0610
BOSTON, DORCHESTER, 2ND, 600 WASHINGTON ST.
1808
F.T.JENSEN
67
n 284
55
0620
BOSTON, FOREST HILLS, COVENANT, 455 ARBORWAY
1881
J. A. ANDERSON, CQV.
75
n 365
225'
0630
BOSTON, GRACE, FED.,
BYRON £ SARATOGA STS., EAST BOSTON
1836
VACANT
83
12
0650
BOSTON, JAMAICA PLAIN, BOYLSTON,
207 AMORY ST.
1879
VACANT
D 294
0660
BOSTON, JAMAICA PLAIN, CENTRAL,
85 SEAVERNS AVE.
1853
D.C.BAILEY
74
144
75
0690
BOSTON, MT. VERNON, 645 BOYLSTON ST.
1842
VACANT
P 68
0700
BOSTON, OLD SOUTH, 645 BOYLSTON ST.,
1669
J.W.CRAWFORD
L.C.TOPPAN, ASSOC,
D. CHUFF MAN, PRESB.,ASST.
F.M.MEEK,P.EM.
74
66
76
836
8?
0730
BOSTON, ROXBURY, ELIOT, 120 WALNUT AVE.
1834
A.CAMPBELL, BAPT.
75
a 327
lOf
0750
BOSTON, ROXBURY, ST. MARK, 210 TOWNSEND ST.
1895
SUPPLY
S.L.LAVISCOUNT.P.EM.
300
6C
0760
BOSTON, WEST ROXBURY, 1963 CENTRE ST.
1835
223
2;
0770
BOXBOROUGH, U.C.C., CONG., MASSACHUSETTS AVE.
1829
J.S.WELLS
71
184
4;
0780
BOXFORO, 1ST, GEORGETOWN RD.
1702
W.R.HUBER
C, E.SUTTON III, YOUTH MIN.
MONA KUCZUN,0.C.E.
72
73
73
324
25f
0790
B0XFORD,2ND, WEST, WASHINGTON ST.
1736
N, B.CROOK, P. T.
75
231
8-
0800
BOYLSTON, 1ST CONG., 12 CHURCH ST.
1743
R.L, SNYDER
76
430
15:
0810
BRAINTREE, 1ST, ELM ST.
1707
M.J. WORKMAN,
R.J.RIPLEY, ASSO.
59
65
922
291
0820
BRAINTREE, SOUTH, WASHINGTON £ POND STS.
1829
D.W.SMITH
69
a 226
13
0830
BRIDGEWATER, CENTRAL SO.
1821
J.D.MACLAUCHLIN
67
225
18'
0840
BRIDGEWATER, SCOTLAND, PLEASANT ST.
1821
W.M.PHILBROOK
54
29
2'
0850
BRIMFIELD, 1ST, MAIN ST.
1724
R.D.LOGGIE
169
12'
0860
BROCKTON, 1ST, 24 PLEASANT ST.
1737
C.W.CROOKER
73
331
6
0870
BROCKTON, LINCOLN, 13 WALES AVE.
1897
S.H.BULLOCK, BAPT.
60
1'
0880
BROCKTON, PORTER, 33 N.MAIN ST.
1850
R.ST0UGHTON,JR.
L.G.MYERS, VIS.
M.S.SAMMONS.CHR.ED.
57
72
62
580
19
0890
BROCKTON, SOUTH, 1101 MAIN ST.
1836
E.A.WALKER
71
510
16'
0900
BROCKTON, WALDO, 976 N.MAIN ST.
1894
C.W.CROOKER
73
63
2
0920
BROOKFIELD, CENTRAL £ COMMON STS.
1827
C.CHIFFELLE
75
103
4
0930
BROOKLINE, HARVARD CH. , 210 HARVARD ST,
1844
V.F.SCALISE,JR.,BAPT.
D. A. WILLIAMS, METH. ASSO.
75
75
247
13'
0950
BUCKLAND, 1ST CONG., UPPER ST.
1785
H.E.MUNSON
73
P 142
3'
0960
BURLINGTON, U.C.C., CONG.,
BEDFORD £ LEXINGTON STS., D
1732
M.E,DAVIS,EV.UN.BRETH.
68
405
12
0980
CAMBRIDGE, 1ST, GARDEN £ MASON STS.
1633
W.E.CLARK
J.H.LEAMON,P.EM,
76
246
3
0990
CAMBRIDGE, NORTH CONG. CH. OF, INC.
MASSACHUSETTS AVE. £ ROSELAND ST.
1857
P.B.IVES
76
82
1000
CAMBRIDGE, PILGRIM, 35 MAGAZINE ST.
1865
D.A.STEELE
71
124
I.
1010
CAMBRIDGE, PROSPECT, 99 PROSPECT ST.
1827
F.M.WEISKEL
70
131
2'
1020
CANAAN, N.Y., CONG., CANAAN FOUR CORNERS
1785
N.R.FARNUM, JR.
69
107
4
1030
CANTON, 1541 WASHINGTON ST.
1828
P.STEVENS
74
425
12
1040
CARVER, 1ST CONG.,
PLYMOUTH ST., NORTH CARVER, 0
1732
R.M.MERRITT,METH.
70
116
14.
1060
CHARLEMONT, 1ST, MAIN ST.,
1785
J.GEER,METH.
75
P 127
9
1070
CHARLTON, FED., MAIN ST.
1761
J.E.MORGAN
72
A 102
9'
1080
CHATHAM, 650 MAIN ST.
1720
R.K.BAILEY
69
440
31
1090
CHELMSFORD, CENTRAL CONG., WORTHEN ST.
1876
H.W.EVANS
75
391
22;
1110
CHELSEA, 1ST, COUNTY RD.
1841
F.W.ROGERS
72
191
5
1130
CHESTER, U.C.C, 2ND CONG.,
MAIN £ MIDDLEFIELD STS.
1844
C.F.AVEY,METH.
70
107
4
1140
CHESTERFIELD, 1ST CONG. CH. OF, U.C.C.
1764
W.H.NOYES
74
123
4'
1160
CHICOPEE, 1ST, 306 CHICOPEE ST.
1752
H.E.WHITE
76
214
121
1170
CHICOPEE, 3R0, FED.,
PEARL £ SPRINGFIELD STS., D
1834
P. H, WARD
71
A 67
3:
1180
CLINTON, 1ST, WALNUT ST.
1844
W.L. PARSONS
76
114
51
1190
CLINTON, GERMAN CH., HASKELL AVE.E BEECH ST.
1887
H.N.RETTIG
141
1.
1200
COHASSET, BEECHWOOD CONG. CH. OF, CFURCH ST.
1863
R.L. CAMPBELL, METH.
W.G.SEWELL,P,EM,
65
n 127
5
1210
COHASSET, 2ND, HIGHLAND AVE.
1824
J.M.BENBOW
73
207
10'
1230
CONCORD, TRINITARIAN, WALDEN ST.
1826
C.W.GILBERT
71
611
29:
1240
CONCORD, UNION, WEST, 1317 MAIN ST., CONCORD
1889
F.W. FREEMAN
73
345
15:
1250
CONWAY, UNITED, ELM ST., D
1768
J.O.MOORE
76
A 95
3
1260
CUMMINGTON, VILLAGE CONG. CH.
1838
C.E.MC EWAN.Y
71
98
1280
DALTON, 514 MAIN ST.
1785
G.B.HIGGINS
R.B.MACFARLANE,ASSO.
F.L. COUCH, ASST,
IRENE M,FRAZIER,C.E.
70
75
73
74
1,215
34
1290
DANVERS, 1ST, 41 CENTRE ST.
1672
W.U.CONWAY
76
262
7i
1300
DANVERS, MAPLE ST.
1844
R.L.MEIER,
J. NEVILLE, ASST.
64
76
975
301
1310
DARTMOUTH, SMITH MILLS CHR. CONG. /U .C.C . /,
STATE RD., NORTH DARTMOUTH
1838
E.W.MILLER, JR.
75
181
8,
1320
DARTMOUTH, SOUTH,
17 MIDDLE ST., SOUTH DARTMOUTH
1807
N.BOYNTON III
L.G.MYERS, P. EM.
67
330
lo;
1330
DEDHAM, ALLIN, 683 HIGH ST.
1638
T.RCTH, INT, BAPT,
76
P 35 5
1340
DEDHAM, RIVERDALE, NEEDHAM ST.£ DIXCN AVE.
1914
CO.YOO
72
120
4:
1360
DEERFIELD, SOUTH, MAIN ST., SOUTH DEERFIELD
1818
M,J.MAGUIRE
75
150
b'.
1976]
Statistics
113
MEMBERS
ADDED
MEMBERS REMOVED
OUR
MISSION
FOR OTHERS
LOCAL
CHURCH EXPENSES
X cr.
CON-
FIRM
CON-
FESS.
TRAN-
SFER
TOTAL
DEATH
OR
TRAN-
SFER
OTHER
TOTAL
OUR CHRISTIAN WORLD MISSION
OTHER
GIFTS
CURRENT
LOCAL
EXPENSES
CAPITAL
PAYMENTS
TOTAL
il
BASIC
SUPPORT
OTHER
SUPPORT
TOTAL
sii
5,100
5,100
bOO
IC
IC
21,719
21,719
bio
2,19:
2,193
34,250
34,250
320
IOC
100
68,138
68,138
b30
210
65
275
14,025
14,025
b50
200
29':
499
360
12
7
19
4
4
1,500
113
1,613
756
37,075
37,075
390
21,298
21,298
roo
5
32
37
27
5
32
2,354
2,354
11,44£
289,650
32,243
321,893
F30
50,000
50,000
rso
6
6
7
7
250
132
382
713
34,255
34,255
reo
14
10
24
4,738
5,04f
9,783
15,000
15,000
'70
5
4
6
15
11
30
41
867
277
1,144
32,528
4,150
36,678
'80
13
6
29
48
5
11
16
29C
53C
820
12,34i
58,834
9,90Q
68,734
■90
.5
4
9
4
4
1,600
3,57£
5,17^
19,500
19,500
100
3
1
15
19
7
32
39
3,075
1,837
4,912
37,052
2,772
39,824
no
23
3
21
47
16
13
29
320
46
36«
8,477
84,365
84,365
120
25
25
27,000
27,000
■•30
4
2
6
5
5
1,000
187
1,187
37,165
2,315
39,480
40
2
2
4
4
32
7C
102
95
7,729
7,999
15,728
50
11
11
2
2
2,261
62C
2,881
665
19,425
24, 552
43,977
• 60
10
7
17
8
8
1,003
7C
1,073
51,372
51,372
70
4
3
7
4
4
50
50
80
6
6
12
6
18
4,643
603
5,24a
68,264
68,264
90
9
2
6
17
15
62
77
3,965
251
4,21t
314
70,671
70,671
00
2
2
5
5
256
53
30^
10,014
5,52(
15,534
20
2
2
4
4
967
72
1,03<;
11,298
11,298
30
1
16
17
15
15
6,400
847
7,247
9,810
135,419
135,419
50
474
223
697
6,320
6,320
60
2,970
2,730
5,70(
41,630
3,26C
44,890
80
10
10
16
45
61
12,400
1,75£
14,158
103,260
103,260
90
1
2
3
4
27
31
602
602
32,386
32,386
00
8
8
1,251
1,251
1,47^
16,960
16,960
10
10
10
6
6
400
47?
875
595
32,400
32,400
20
13
13
4
4
857
1,735
2,592
12,717
2,72!
15,442
30
16
9
25
13
1
14
452
452
5,02^
57,127
57,127
W
2
5
7
1
1
2i;
215
60
26
9C
116
70
3
3
6
775
5 0C
1,275
762
15,640
4,467
20,107
80
20
20
12
12
4,00C
1,395
5,395
2,487
61,268
8,721
69,989
90
11
2
11
24
3
3
5,39£
1,255
6,653
71,160
3,60C
74,760
10
7
7
500
147
647
16,835
16,835
30
4
3
7
3
1
4
250
12(
376
5C
6,969
6,96 9
40
5
5
725
162
887
17,760
17,760
60
2
3
5
4
4
477
377
854
1,594
13,118
7,29!
20,413
70
3
3
4
4
1,407
603
2,010
15,569
15,569
80
7
4
11
2,051
484
2,535
28,131
28,131
90
2
1
3
10
10
220
220
11,548
11,548
■00
8,572
1,46:
10,035
10
14
9
23
7
63
70
2,238
1,693
3,931
2,45C
36,470
36,470
30
21
3
21
45
8
8
7,500
55C
8,050
10,957
83,066
83,066
40
7
6
9
22
4
23
27
3,500
2,42<
5,929
46,038
4,12(
50,166
50
1
1
2
2
4
215
195
410
150
11,167
11, 167
60
1
3
4
1
1
28
72
100
125
9,875
2,88!
12,760
80
21
7
38
66
13
24
37
9,416
1,698
11,114
1,458
114,388
114,388
■90
7
8
15
7
2
9
468
46 8
410
36,706
36,706
iOO
12
11
8
31
19
19
11, 190
1,349
12,539
8,902
84,394
5,29f
89,692
10
26
26
8
40
48
541
388
929
1,850
35, 77-,
6,426
42,200
j:20
5
8
13
13
13
1,500
1,068
2,568
1,758
46,22<
46,226
■30
2,100
322
2,422
39,69f
7,541
47,239
40
4
1
5
300
277
577
17,357
17,357
160
17
17
13
13
388
206
594
20,24(
20,248
114
Statistics
[1976
CHURCHES
LOCATION AND NAME OF CHURCH
PASTORS
1380
1390
1420
1440
1450
1470
1480
1490
1500
1510
15 20
1540
15 50
1570
1590
1600
1610
1620
1630
1640
16 50
1690
1700
1710
1720
1730
1740
1750
1760
1770
1820
1825
1830
1850
1870
1890
1900
1910
19 20
1930
1940
19 50
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2110
2120
YEAR
ORG^
DENNIS, SOUTH, MAIN ST.
DENNIS, UNION, MAIN ST.
DENNIS, WEST DENNIS COM.,
MAIN ST., WEST DENNIS
DOUGLAS, 1ST, CHURCH ST.
DOVER, D
DRACUT, CHRIST CH. UNITED
DUDLEY, DUDLEY HILL
DUNSTABLE, CONG. U.C.C, MAIN ST.
DUXBURY, THE PILGRIM CH., 404 WASHINGTON ST.
EAST BRIDGEWATER, UNION CONG., PLEASANT ST.
EASTHAMPTON, 112 MAIN ST.
EAST LONGMEADOW, 7 SOMERS RD.
EGREMONT, SOUTH, 0
ERVING, E.MAIN ST.
ESSEX, 1ST CONG. /U.C.C./, MAIN ST.
EVERETT, 1ST, 460 BROADWAY
EVERETT, MYSTIC SIDE, 422 MAIN ST.
FAIRHAVEN, 1ST CONG. CH. OF,
CENTER £ WILLIAM STS.
FALL RIVER, CENTRAL, 100 ROCK ST.
FALL RIVER, U.C.C, 3538 N. MAIN ST.
FALMOUTH, 1ST, THE VILLAGE GREEN
FALMOUTH, NORTH, OLD MAIN RO., NORTH FALMOUTH
FITCHBURG, FAITH UNITED PARISH, 820 MAIN ST.
FITCHBURG, ELM ST., 264 ELM ST.
FITCHBURG, ROLLSTONE, 199 MAIN ST.
FITCHBURG, TRINITY, 127 ROLLSTONE ST.
FOXBORO, BETHANY CONG., ROCK HILL ST.
FRAMINGHAM, GRACE, UNION AVE.
FRAMINGHAM, PLYMOUTH, CENTRE, EDGELL RO.
FRAMINGHAM, EDWARDS, EDWARDS ST., SAXONVILLE
FRANKLIN, FED., 171 MAIN ST.
GEORGETOWN, ANDOVER ST.
GEORGETOWN, BYFIELD PAR. CH., INC.,
WARREN ST.
GILL, 1ST CONG.
GLOUCESTER, UNION, NORMAN AVE.
GLOUCESTER, TRINITY, MIDDLE £ SCHOOL STS.
GRAFTON, EVANG., CENTRAL SQ.
GRAFTON, UNION, 172 MAIN ST., SOUTH GRAFTON
GRANBY, CH. OF CHRIST, STATE ST.
GRANVILLE, 1ST, FED., D
GRANVILLE, WEST
GREAT BARRINGTON, 1ST CONG., U.C.C,
251 MAIN ST.
GREENFIELD, 1ST, SILVER ST. £ EASTERN AVE.
GREENFIELD,' ROBBINS MEM., 55 MUNSCN ST.
GREENFIELD, 2ND, COURT SQ.
GROTON, UNION, MAIN ST.
GROTON, CHR. UNION, WEST
GROVELAND, KING ST.
HADLEY, 1ST CONG.,
HADLEY, 2ND CONG.,
NORTH HADLEY
HALIFAX, U.C.C. /CONG./, PLYMOUTH ST.
HAMILTON, 1ST CONG. CH. OF, BAY £ CUTLER ROS.
HAMPDEN, FED. COM. CH. OF, 590 MAIN ST.
HANOVER, 1ST CONG. /U .C .C ./ , HANOVER ST.
HAROWICK, CALVINISTIC, FED., D
HARDWICK, GILBERTVILLE, MAIN ST.,
GILBERTVILLE
HARVARD, STILL RIVER RD.
HARWICH, 1ST CONG. U.C.C, MAIN ST.
MIDDLE ST.
243 RIVER DR.,
2140
2150
2170
2180
2190
2200
HARWICH PORT, PILGRIM CONG., 533 MAIN ST,
HATFIELD, MAIN ST.
HAVERHILL, ARMENIAN CH.,
WASHINGTON £ JACKSON STS.
HAVERHILL, 1ST CH. OF CHRIST, BRADFORD,
10 CHURCH ST.
HAVERHILL, 1ST, 232 MAIN ST.
HAVERHILL, RIVERSIDE MEM., 278 GRCVELAND
HAWLEY, 1ST
HAWLEY, 2ND CONG., WEST HAWLEY
TOTAL
MEMBERS
R.A. STOEHR
W.T.VANDEVER,BAPT.,P.EM.
1838
VACANT
1833
H.T.POTTER, JR.
1747
C.B.WOOD,METH.
1762
D.D.CLARK
1969
L.A. ZIMMERMAN
1732
SUPPLY
1757
H.E. PRICE, BAPT.
1843
S.W.TURRELL
1826
CO. CHAPMAN
1785
J. D. BUTTON
1829
G.H.HARTTREE
S.E.KATZ,ASSO.
1816
J. S.CHASE, BAPT.
1832
J.STIRLING III.Y
1683
A.S.WONSON, JR.
J.R.TWEARDY,STUD.C
E
1848
F.L. WHITE, METH.
1893
D.BARTLETT
1794
H.A.TADGELL, JR.
2210 HEATH, UNION EVANG.
1842
1708
1832
1768
1895
1868
1888
1779
1873
1701
1827
1738
1732
1702
1796
1887
1829
1731
1895
1762
1750
1781
1743
1754
1919
1817
1826
1885
1726
1659
1831
1732
1714
1926
1728
1828
1867
1821
1747
1671
19 40
1833
1884
1778
1825
1892
K.E.CLAUS,JR.
R.T. BURTON, VISIT.
K.E.CLAUS,JR.
R.T. BURTON, ASST.
S.F.JOHNSON
I.CBEVERIDGE
SUPPLY
R.E.ANGELL
W.A.SUMNER, P. EM.
VACANT
N.BUSH, INTERIM
R. J.WHITHEAD
T.E.DIPKO
D.B.LEAVITT
E.H.BERGMANN,DIR.C.E.
E.A.HAMBRICK-STOWE
T.P.HOWARD
P.H.SOUTHWICK
W.E.BOYLAN
CG.SEAMANS
VACANT
J.W.ARNOLD
J.N.CEDARLEAF
VACANT
R.A.WYANSKI
W.E.DUDLEY, P. EM.
R.MONSTUR,BAPT.
INACTIVE
W.A.MORGAN
A.N. SWEENEY
R.LEC
L.H. DUNHAM
D.E.LEBLANCASSO.
P. E. WEDLOCK
W.N.MARAVELL
L. GIBBS, INT.
S.J. PARKER, Y
S.J.PARKER
SUPPLY
B.THURBER
S.FASTH
W.R.RILEY
J.A.EWEN
J.A.EWEN,Y
T.H.GREGG
A.C . RONANDER
JANICE SHEPHERD
LICASST,
H.L.MEYER, P. EM.
CH.MONBLEAU
H.R.DUNBAR,EPISC.,ASST.
T.C.CARLTON
Y.D.MUGAR
L.HERMES
O.D.ULLOM.MIN. VISIT.
A.R.PEDDRICK,MIN.YOUTH
N.A.LEVINSON
W.J.VENTIMIGLIA
INACTIVE
MRS. DONALD HOWES, LAY
T.L.STEEVES,Y,EPISC.
74
71
74
71
62
65
69
1976]
Statistics
115
MEMBERS
ADDED
MEMBERS REMOVED
OUR
MISSION
FOR OTHERS
LOCAL
CHURCH EXPENSES 1
s
CON-
FIRM
CON-
FESS.
TRAN-
SFER
TOTAL
DEATH
OR
TRAN-
SFER
OTHER
TOTAL
OUR CHRISTIAN WORLD MISSION
OTHER
GIFTS
CURRENT
LOCAL
EXPENSES
CAPITAL
PAYMENTS
TOTAL
§
BASIC
SUPPORT
OTHER
SUPPORT
TOTAL
70
2
4
6
2
5
7
3,340
2,24-i
5,587
4,50;
40,584
40,584
80
90
8
36
44
4
3
7
40C
311
1,12^
212
1,52«
523
3,521
31,526
22,604
10,77<
1,30C
42,305
23,904
ao
50
70
30
90
30
LO
!0
28
21
5
6
3
1
23
4
11
2
3
27
11
19
37
11
7
9
58
12
42
62
3
7
2
15
8
16
3
38
6
7
2
15
46
16
188
400
330
2,000
1,604
3,65£
1,500
184
4,500
54{
337
696
65C
3 04
2,931
56
188
400
878
2,337
2,300
4,308
1,804
3,llf
4,556
1,271
135
874
375
5,500
71,751
26,791
21,47^
21,680
64,495
23,789
58,374
56,067
1,633
6,181
3,891
5,500
71,751
26,791
23,108
2 7,861
64,495
23,789
58,374
59,958
VO
iO
ro
8
3
6
4
1
15
7
3
1
6
3
7
1,079
475
484
26C
475
578
1,339
950
1,062
326
20
10,156
4,619
14,455
8,676
4,082
18,832
8,701
14,455
)0
)0
10
10
7
1
18
14
21
35
2,100
1,150
80(
180
704
2,900
180
1,854
31,727
11,655
47,550
200
31,727
11,655
47,750
!0
6
6
14
1
15
5,05(
1,2 04
6,25^
67;
62,201
62,201
10
1
3
4
66 C
145
805
372
7,706
1,701
9,407
»0
iO
10
10
7
5
4
2
1
2
6
11
4
3
2
4
3
2
600
4,40C
100
312
62
572
95
312
66;
4,97;
19f
200
75C
2,915
57,500
18,426
52,704
21,965
50,626
108,126
18,426
52,704
21,96 5
0
0
0
■0
0
7
13
12
17
3
2
3
5
5
11
32
15
18
25
52
10
5
14
32
33
4
21
90
15
14
5
35
122
48
5,526
25
1,350
9,599
4,150
519
11
515
2,178
1,807
6,045
1,865
11,777
5,957
140
1,47;
2,967
5,772
50,969
7,809
32,567
73,283
102,522
10,275
493
4,795
4,621
61,244
7,809
33,060
78,078
107, 143
.0
0
0
5
8
11
2
1
8
3
5
9
19
3
4
18
38
8
9
11
4
7
1
48
29
2
11
52
36
70C
2,850
1,744
316
679
250
1,016
3,52'
1,99'
2,817
251
15,181
43,073
33,158
32,791
10,087
4,542
2,766
14,855
25,268
47,615
35,924
47,646
I
0
0
'0
0
6
16
3
2
1
1
12
8
4
1
3
18
24
7
1
1
12
7
3
4
69
1
3
1
7C
13
7
3
7
2,600
3,900
1,282
25
227
880
3,050
175
25
227
3,480
6,950
1,457
69<
2,446
62,057
31,038
2,142
28,524
3,400
2, 142
2,446
65,457
31,038
4,284
28,524
0
0
■0
75C
750
9,653
9,653
3
7
10
11
7
18
2,25C
833
3,083
45,949
45,949
iO
.0
■0
5
7
2
10
2
22
17
4
27
15
7
15
1
16
1
16
23
16
2,00C
7,149
426
1,12C
2,829
2,426
1,120
9,978
3,430
701
41,752
13,968
72,624
4,966
41,752
18,934
72,624
10
'0
10
lO
!0
5
1
5
1
3
1
1
944
1,078
1,250
1,340
1,711
219
582
311
1,613
1,839
1,163
1,660
1,561
2,953
3,550
390
35,922
13,546
29,340
18,782
11,061
1,175
3,292
37,097
13,546
29,340
22,074
11,061
10
■0
:o
<0
'0
10
12
6
1
6
1
I
8
13
3
7
21
19
4
4
5
2
3
16
65
4
21
67
2,470
1,840
3,090
300
150
313
560
1,153
5,598
225
2,783
560
2,993
8,688
300
375
3,037
1,002
15,93:
20,OOC
31,645
42,000
9,96!
6,802
7,74(
3,00C
5,788
7,17!
23,673
20,000
34,645
47,788
9,968
13,977
.0
:o
1
2
1
28
28
31
29
5
15
2
5
17
3,462
5,000
621
982
4,083
5,982
5,243
27,000
53,148
7,526
27,000
60,674
10
11
8
46
65
34
34
4,533
4,533
11,972
85,586
9,73!
95,321
.0
10
7
4
7
18
4
4
856
797
1,653
22,316
22,316
1)0
4
3
7
4
1
5
39C
390
65,506
65,506
II'O
■J 10
'0
10
0
4-
2
4
4
5
6
9
12
5
5
17
5
5,500
400
303
21'i
5,803
614
203
54,02'i
29,877
54,024
29,877
7
24
7
24
83^
3,07;
834
3,072
116
Statistics
[1976
CHURCHES
LOCATION AND NAME OF CHURCH
PASTORS
YEAR
ORG,
TOTAL
MEMBERS
2220
2230
2240
2250
2270
2290
2300
2305
2310
2320
2330
2350
2360
2370
2390
2410
2420
2430
2440
2450
2470
2480
2490
2500
2510
2520
2530
HINGHAM, CONG. U.C.C.i 378 MAIN ST,
HINSDALE, 1ST CONG . /U.C.C. /, MAPLE ST.
HOLOEN, CHflFFIN, HOLDEN S SHREWSBURY STS.
HOLDEN, 1ST, 1180 MAIN ST.
HOLLISTON, WASHINGTON ST.
HOLYOKE, GRACE U.C.C. IN HOLYOKE MASS.
474 PLEASANT ST.
HOLYOKE, 2ND, 395 HIGH ST.
HOPEDALE, UNION EVANG. , 25 DUTCHER ST.
HOPKINTON, MAIN ST.
HOUSATONIC, MAIN ST.
HUBBARDSTON, FED., MAIN ST., /FED./
HUDSON, FED., 200 CENTRAL ST.
HUNTINGTON, 1ST CONG., NORWICH HILL
IPSWICH, 1ST CH. IN, N. MAIN ST.
LAKEVILLE, U.C.C, PRECINCT ST.
LANCASTER, EVANG. CONG. CH., 793 MAIN ST.
LAWRENCE, HOPE CONG. CH., U.C.C,
165 HAVERHILL ST.
LAWRENCE, UNITED RIVERSIDE CONG.,
290 WATER ST.
LAWRENCE, 198 SOUTH, S. BROADWAY
LAWRENCE, SPANISH EVANG., 61A WARREN ST.,
LEE, 1ST CONG. CH. OF, 20 PARK PL.
LEICESTER, FED., WASHBURN SQ.
LENOX, U.C.C. IN
LEOMINSTER, THE CONG. CH. OF CHRIST OF,
583 MAIN ST.
LEOMINSTER, PILGRIM, 26 WEST ST.
LEVERETT
LEXINGTON, HANCOCK U.C
1912 MASSACHUSETTS AVE.
2540 LEXINGTON, PILGRIM, 55 COOL IDGE AVE.
2550 LINCOLN, THE 1ST PARISH IN, BEDFORD RD.
2560
2570
2580
2620
2630
2640
2650
2660
2670
2690
2700
2710
2740
2750
2760
2780
2790
2810
28 30
2840
28 50
2860
2870
2880
2930
2940
LITTLETON, 308 KING ST.
LONGMEADOW, 763 LONGMEADOW ST.
LOWELL, CHRIST CHURCH UNITED, 1 BARTLETT ST.
LOWELL, PAWTUCKET, MAMMOTH RD.
LUDLOW, 1ST, BELCHERTOWN RD.
LUDLOW, UNION, CENTER ST.
LUNENBURG, 1ST EVANG. CONG. CH.,
14 MAIN ST., 0
LYNN, BETHANY, 410 EASTERN AVE.
LYNN, CENTRAL, 97 BROAD ST.
LYNNFIELD, CENTRE, SUMMER £ MAIN
LYNNFIELO, COM., 735 SALEM ST.
MALDEN, 1ST, 184 PLEASANT ST.
MANCHESTER, CENTRAL ST.
MANSFIELD, ORTH. CONG., 15 WEST ST.
MARBLEHEAD, 1ST CH. OF CHRIST
IN MARBLEHEAD, INC., 41 WASHINGTON ST.
MARLBOROUGH, HIGH 6 BOLTON STS.
MARSHFIELD, 1ST, U.C.C, OCEAN ST.
MATTAPOISETT, CHURCH ST.
MAYNARD, UNION, MAIN ST.
MEOFIELD, U.C.C, MAIN ST.
MEDFORD, MYSTIC, 26 SALEM ST.
MEDFORD, NORTH ST. UNION, NORTH ST.
MEDFORD, UNION, 15 MARION ST.
MEDFORD, WEST MEDFORD CONG., 400 HIGH ST.
MELROSE, 1ST CONG. CH. U.C.C,
121 W. FOSTER ST.
MELROSE HIGHLANDS, 355 FRANKLIN ST.
MERRIMAC, PILGRIM CONG. U.C.C, CHURCH ST.
1847 E.E.ALGER
1795 R.H. TAYLOR, Y
1903 R.R.ROCK
1732 W.W.TUCKER
MARGARET L. STODDARD,
MIN.C.E.
CS.SANGREE 62
J. T.ZAPPULLA, MIN.C.E. 75
M.D.KILBORN
R.E.WALLEN
P. J. MCALLISTER, LAY, ASST.
M.M.LEOMBRUNO,LAY,D.C.
R.E.PUGH
1724 R.A.GERMAINE,BAPT.
DERBY
1841 P.CARR
1827 VACANT
1918 H.L.ALDRIN
1778
1634 R.F.DOBSON
1719 J. 0. PARSONS
1839 W.E.DUBOCQ 71
1847 R.E.JOHNSON, JR. 70
1878 R.L.PARCELL
J.D.STINSON,OISC.
L. E.FERRIS, Lie. ASSO.
E. B.W ALTON, METH. STUD.
1968 D.O NEILL,DISC
1780 W.S.RYAN
1719 R.J.MORGAN
1769 H.B.HINCHCLIFF
1874 W.K.SHONTZ
1822 J.S.BARBER 71
C.G.CHRISTIANSON,P.E. 63
K.A.KARSTENS,LIC.
1774 LOI S F.ROSE
1868 H.H.CLARK
M.E.LIBBY,ASSO.
E.D.fCLANE,MIN.C
1958 F.E.POTTER
1747 H.W.GREGORY
STEWART, ASSO.
1840 A.D.MCREE
1716 CB.SCHAAF, CO-PASTOR
G. A. DELONG, CO-PAS TOR
F.N.SCHLEGEL,MIN. VISIT,
1969 CA.MAXFIELD, III, ASSO.
1797 R.E.BORNGEN,INT.
1774 H.G.M.GALAZKA
1867 CW.KIRKPATRICK 71
1835 R.W.OUPEE,METH. 73
N.HALLAS, METH., INT.
A. RHODES, METH., INT.
R.KOVACH, METH., INT.
1896 W.H.SIMPSON
1850 A. MOLLIS
1720 M.F. STRICKLAND
G.C.BLAND, ASSO. 74
BETTY LEWIS, CE. 76
1854 J.CMARSHALL
1649 CCTOBIN 75
1716 J.MC CLOY, JR. 68
1838 J.CMARTIN 76
1684 G.M.HOOTEN, JR. 61
CF. HOOD, ASSO.
H.H.f'AC MULLEN, JR.,
MIN. YOUTH
1666 Z.DOHANIAN 73
1632 N.J. COX 70
1736 D.H.FINLEY
1852 B.H.BOWEN
1828 R.L.WOOD 65
R.T.GREGG, ASSO. 72
1847 H.L.ARENDS 59
1915 P.FOSS
G.H.WASHBURN, ASSO.
1887 J.W.COAKLEY,Y
1872 G.H.WASHBURN
P.FOSS, ASSO.
J.W.COAKLEY.ASSO.
CW. FULLER
1875 D.E.CVERLOCK
1726 E.D.COMINS, JR.
1976]
Statistics
117
5
MEMBERS
ADDED
MEMBERS REMOVED
OUR
MISSION
FOR OTHERS
LOCAL
CHURCH EXPENSES |
CON-
FIRM
CON-
FESS,
TRAN-
SFER
TOTAL
DEATH
OR
TRAN-
SFER
OTHER
TOTAL
OUR CHRISTIAN WORLD MISSION
OTHER
GIFTS
CURRENT
LOCAL
EXPENSES
CAPITAL
PAYMENTS
TOTAL
BASIC
SUPPORT
OTHER
SUPPORT
TOTAL
io
to
,0
iO
20
3
18
1
6
1
31
27
4
49
15
5
20
55
9
84
70
14
104
*5,70a
1,056
1,200
10,126
1,20C
700
7f
1,334
6,900
1,756
1,278
11 ,460
6,74';
26 2
2,700
66,015
15,331
69,240
6, 179
7,999
9,452
72,194
23,330
78,692
'0
24
5
43
72
12
40
52
6,980
3,027
10,007
13,215
70,408
2, 645
73,053
!0
6
3
3
12
32
15
47
4,755
26f
5,023
1,223
64,171
64, 171
)0
6
12
28
46
25
25
1,017
76<
1,786
3,732
1 19,000
10,00C
129,000
>5
,0
7
12
19
6
3
S
2, 200
335
15C
532
2,350
867
2,450
42,375
21,739
1,000
43, 375
21,739
!0
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lO
.0
■0
'0
0
4
7
3
2
1
2
5
19
4
13
24
2
6
2
3
8
6
11
2
6
6
13
3
8
242
73Q
1,600
1,643
2,340
2,231
117
1,22';
40^
359
788
2,183
1,997
3,569
2,640
60
25
1,500
37,000
4,533
34,505
22,079
22,181
31,228
4,567
16, 512
4,000
1,500
37,000
9, 100
34,505
22,079
38,693
35,228
.0
4
'*
3
3
520
434
954
25,829
25,829
•0
4
4
5
13
5
5
532
532
1,345
20,000
4,69'9
24,699
0
to
to
w
6
5
2
1
4
7
3
10
4
15
15
8
8
6
4
8
4
50
12
6
4
58
550
475
1 ,500
1,996
141
1,102
64
691
475
2,602
2,060
1,345
146
454
12,166
40,948
21,937
32,088
22,556
4,349
6,000
12,166
40,948
21,937
32,088
26,905
0
6
1
17
24
6
28
34
5,100
5,100
3,500
17,500
23,500
to
35
3
4
8
4
46
35
2
30
2
65
614
11,300
353
10,372
967
21,672
1,627
10,508
144,638
16,566
10,508
161,206
1°
9
1
20
30
6
40
26
4
4
4
4
1,259
1,000
928
2,187
1,000
1,513
16,690
37,542
93,080
6,455
12,645
43,997
105,725
to
'■0
4
37
2
4
18
10
4
48
27
4
75
2,500
22,200
1,501
992
4,001
23,192
2,900
47,098
133,082
109,490
47,098
242,572
;0
■0
iO
.0
;o
4
10
4
7
1
6
7
9
5
3
1
20
1
21
10
5
17
3
8
7
6
4
17
3
8
11
6
12,000
1, 152
4,290
550
1,909
96:
733
411
14C
150
12,963
1,885
4,701
690
2,059
13,715
4,000
100,631
24,474
31,282
21,910
42,363
1,251
100,631
24,474
31,282
23,161
42,363
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'0
(0
23
1
1
2^
1
4
49
I
10
21
1
10
21
99
700
7,200
293
224
987
392
924
8,187
537
1,733
1,014
13,802
28,774
85,009
13,802
28,774
85,009
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.0
so
,0
4
1
10
13
5
23
7
9
1
7
10
200
1,500
2,339
3,775
35C
2,00(
17Q
36S
2,631
550
3,500
170
2,707
6,406
455
27,471
40,886
43,44!
101,551
14,54<;
12,41!
27,471
55,435
43,445
113,966
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to
iO
fO
12
8
28
6
8
9
6
32
26
17
6
60
10
14
8
15
39
5
49
14
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20
3,757
1,865
914
2,000
3,459
582
67S(
483
952
4,339
2,544
914
2,483
4,411
5,561
34,33d
34,130
40,389
39,17(
74,605
4,08(
2,45C
1,00(
4,751
34,336
38,210
42,839
40,170
79,356
50
iO
4
4
7
13
2C
622
440
32
64
654
504
13,621
15,656
13,621
15,656
70
30
4
3
7
22
5
27
2,734
241
2,975
5,05C
6,22'
60,612
942
6,229
61,555
10
10
3
6
19
39
39
480
480
94,874
1, 15C
96,026
30
10
7
28
7
7
45
14
36
3
278
2
314
5
7,000
2,095
2,721
3,282
9,721
5,377
84,471
28,112
1,200
18,315
85,671
46,427
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25
118 Statistics
[1976
CHURCHES
YEAR
PASTORS
TOTAL
CHURCI
SCHOO,
5S
a
11
LOCATION AND NAME OF CHURCH
ORG-
NAME
<c —i
MEMBERS
ENROL
MENT
2960
METHUEN, 1ST, PLEASANT ST.
1729
O.R.LAORE
E.W.A.JENKINSON,P.EM.
~57
416
2
2970
METHUEN, FOREST ST. UNION
1913
R.L. PARCELL
77
116
2990
MIDDLEBORO, NORTH, PLYMOUTH ST.
1748
P.E.LAUFFER.UNIV.
70
□ 58
3000
MIDDLEFIELD, CONG., MAIN ST.
1783
R.H. TAYLOR, Y
72
57
3010
MIOOLETON, MAPLE ST.
1729
E.R.LENG
343
3030
MILLBURY, 1ST, W.MAIN ST.
1747
O.K.MARTIN
74
189
3040
MILLBURY, RAYMOND MEM., RAYMOND ST.
1934
J.S.CLAUSEN, INT.
74
a 97
3050
MILLBURY, 2ND, FED., 20 MAIN ST.
1827
T.G. THOMPSON, METH.
75
A 167
3060
MILLIS, CM. OF CHRIST, EXCHANGE ST.
1714
J. B. KNIGHT
73
□ 232
li
3070
MILTON, EAST, 610 ADAMS ST.
1843
M.E .WASHBURN, JR.
L.C.SCHROEDER,P.EM.
67
39
434
3080
MILTON, 1ST, 495 CANTON AVE.
1678
D.E.TATRO
61
193
30 90
MONSON, 1ST, HIGH ST.
1762
W.A.CHACE.JR,
302
1
3100
MONTAGUE, 1ST, CENTRAL ST.
1751
W.M.OLDS,BAPT.
73
D 159
3110
MONTAGUE, MILLERS FALLS, BRIDGE ST.*,
MILLERS FALLS
1872
J. STIRLING, III, Y
74
n 140
3120
MONTAGUE, 1ST CONG. CH. OF TURNERS FALLS,
SEVENTH £ L STREETS, TURNERS FALLS
1875
J.A.BRONWELL
75
132
3130
MONTEREY, 1ST CONG. CH. OF
1750
V.V.BRALLIER
65
97
3140
MONTGOMERY, COM., MAIN RD.
1958
F.P.HEWITT, Lie.
71
60
3160
NAHANT, 27 CLIFF ST.
1850
E.F.SWANSBURG
62
n 304
3170
NATICK, 1ST, MAIN £ CENTRAL STS.
1802
R.B.DENNETT
66
590
3180
NATICK, ELIOT, FED., ELIOT ST., SOUTH NATICK
1651
T.C.WAYNE
71
OA 107
3190
NEEDHAM, 1154 GREAT PLAIN AVE.
1857
P.C.CLAYTON
R.L.DODDS,ASSO.
H.R.SMITH, P. EM.
74
74
1,075
3210
NEW BEDFORD, PILGRIM U.C.C., INC.,
BX D-320, COR. PURCHASE £ SCHOOL STS.
1807
O.P.RANSOM
73
358
3220
NEW BRAINTREE,THE NEW BRAINTREE CCNG.CH . , I NC .
1754
J.A.EWEN
49
3230
NEWBURY, 1ST PAR., 18 HIGH RO.
1635
F.R. CUTTER
70
339
3240
NEWBURYPORT, BELLEVILLE, 300 HIGH ST.
1808
E.G.HANGEN
70
198
3250
NEWBURYPORT, CENTRAL CONG., U.C.C.,
14 TITCOMB ST.
1768
R.J. MACLEOD
H.B.MINER, P. EM.
322
3260
NEW MARLBOROUGH, UNITED
1960
T. M.ATKINSON, JR.
73
88
3270
NEW SALEM, CENTRAL, MAIN ST.
1845
R. J.COSSEBOOM
65
41
3280
NEWTON, AUBURNDALE, 64 HANCOCK ST.
1850
O.B.KREIDER
72
331
3300
NEWTON, ELIOT, 474 CENTRE ST.
1845
H.R.DAVIS
73
231
3310
NEWTON, NEWTONVILLE, CENTRAL, 218 WALNUT ST.
1868
E.S.HEEREN
341
3330
NEWTON, WABAN, UNION, 14 COLLINS RD., D
1911
B.M. JOHNSON, JR.
474
3340
NEWTON, WEST, 2ND, 60 HIGHLAND ST.
1781
R.W.BAUER
YVONNE SCHAUDT,ASST.
72
76
660
3350
NEWTON HIGHLANDS, 54 LINCOLN ST.
1872
D.M. BREEZE
70
325
3360
NORFOLK, FED., UNION ST.
1795
L.R.KANTZER.BAPT
69
nA 139
3370
NORTH ADAMS, 1ST CONG., MAIN ST.
1827
R.K.BUCKWALTER
72
491
3380
NORTHAMPTON, EDWARDS, 297 MAIN ST.
1833
J. G. TWEED
75
536
3390
NORTHAMPTON, 1ST, MAIN £ CENTER STS.
1661
R.L.MOSER, POC METH.
76
300
3410
NORTH ANDOVER, TRINITARIAN CONG., ELM ST.
1834
H.I .SCHUMM
PRISCILLA RUTH SCHUMM^
P.T.ASSO.
67
76
400
3430
NORTH ATTLEBORO, 1ST, OLD POST RD.
1712
M.C.SINGLEY III
74
127
3440
NORTHBOROUGH, TRINITY CH. OF, 23 MAIN ST.
1832
C.S.WOLF,AM.B.
D.F. SHELDON, ASSO.
72
75
A 355
3450
NORTHBRIDGE, CENTER, 1276 HILL ST . , WHITI NS VI LL E
1782
T.B.TEMPLIN
69
40
3460
NORTHBRIDGE, ROCKDALE CONG. InC.C,
FOWLER RD.
1899
T.B.TEMPLIN
68
95
3490
NORTHFIELD, MAIN ST., EAST NORTHFIELD
1825
SUPPLY
190
3500
NORTH READING, 148 HAVERHILL ST.
1720
H.B.FOHLIN, JR.
65
358
3510
NORTON, E.MAIN ST.
1832
F.W.ANDERSON
70
n 255
3515
NORWELL, U.C.C, CONG., 460 MAIN ST.
1966
D.C.NORLING
69
348
3520
NORWOOD, 100 WINTER ST.
1736
L.H.WARNER
73
42 2
3530
OAKHAM, COLOBROOK RD.
1773
E.E.WILLIAMS
98
3540
ORANGE, CENTRAL, 93 S.MAIN ST.
1846
L.C.DALLAIRE
76
241
3550
ORANGE, COM. CH. UNIV. CONG. OF
N. ORANGE £ TULLY, MAIN ST.
1945
A.W.SHAW
70
A 26
3560
ORLEANS, FED., MAIN ST., EAST ORLEANS
1646
R.T.JONES
A 401
3580
OXFORD, MAIN ST.
1721
K.H. BROWN
75
305
3590
PALMER, 2ND, CHURCH £ PLEASANT STS.
1894
PT. SUPPLY
361
3600
PALMER, THORNDIKE, CHURCH ST.
1730
INACTIVE
3610
PALMER, THREE RIVERS UNION EVANG. CH.,
MAIN ST., THREE RIVERS
1870
PT. SUPPLY
57
3620
PAXTON, CHURCH ST.
1767
D.D.WHITCOMB
279
3640
PEABODY, SOUTH, 60 PROSPECT ST.
1710
R.H. BARBER
69
n 281
3660
PELHAM, UNITED, AMHERST RD.
1959
J.W.FIEGENBAUM
73
120
3690
PERU, 1ST CONG. /U.C.C./, MAIN RD.
1770
D.G. SMALL, Y
71
a 35
3700
PETERSHAM, ORTH. CONG., N. MAIN ST.
1823
G.P.TATE
70
105
3710
PHILLIPSTON, PHILLIPSTON CENTER
1785
D.L.CERROTTI
71
3720
PITTSFIELD, 1ST CH. OF CHRIST, 27 EAST ST.
1764
A. L.TEIKMANIS
J.C.TREFRY,LAY,C.E.
69
□ 588
3730
PITTSFIELO, IMMANUEL, 71 CHAPEL ST.
1913
L.P.DURGIN,CO-P.
D.W. MILLER, CO-P.
71
74
77
3740
PITTSFIELD, PILGRIM MEMORIAL,
249 WAHCONAH ST.
1897
A. L.TEIKMANIS
70
272
3750
PITTSFIELD, 2ND, ONOTA ST.
1846
VACANT
93
3760
PITTSFIELD, SOUTH, 110 SOUTH ST.
1850
L.P.DURGIN.Y
D.W. MILLER, TCH.MIN.
69
71
550
3770
PLAINFIELD, MAIN ST.
1786
SUPPLY
97
3790
PLYMOUTH, PILGRIMAGE, TOWN SQ.
1801
E.T.ANTHONY
G.L.MARKS, DISC. ASSO.
47
71
686
1
1976]
Statistics
119
MEMBERS ADDED
MEMBERS REMOVED
OUR MISSION FOR OTHERS
LOCAL CHURCH EXPENSES
OUR CHRISTIAN WORLD MISSION
BASIC
SUPPORT
OTHER
SUPPORT
OTHER
GIFTS
CURRENT
LOCAL
EXPENSES
CAPITAL
PAYMENTS
lO!
12 26 24
11
153
10|
12
166
90
54
469
400
1,200
180
2,124
2,000
2,050
2,578
* 5,90C
909
1,549
10 4 28 42 21j 50i 71
! _ , , . -. J . 1
correction at end of statistics, page 125
e 969
11 5od
19 1,547^
151 4,7331
830
368
1^ 2,050
121 4,300
Si 4,500
13| 85 0
212 27,200
30 5,692|
500
11 2,000
1,125
4,000
3,000
198
3,212
930
1,240
6,843
2,199
1,952
202
4,000
1,84
5,400
900
1,339
1,300
496
185
267
437*
75
12
570
215
1081
419
61 L
42
21C
843
1,698 1,884
1,000
13,3251 4,683
1,148
547
705
610
1,529
1,50C|
96C|
1,562
119
1,393
920
1,072
2,737
2,831 2,72C
22
359
521,
2 84.
592
76?
119
278
18
3,879
228
6 06
915
6 04
265
317
192
,000
100
3,500 2,141
358 250
6, 1601 l,749l
453
,239
275
321
905
475
1,212
262
2,193
2,689
2,550 2,810
3,23^ 1,305
6,470 400
255
60C
1,328
2,160
21C
1 ,843
6,317
96?
1,648
2,09'i
5,436
1,07?
586
2, IOC
4,91C
6,025
2,35C
28,16C
7,254
619
3,39
1 ,018
2,197
6,737
3,00C
220
3,571
1,451
1,524
7,435
2,968
119
2,230
loq
5,64
608
7,90
720
10,261
1,170
1,303
414
3,550
677
921
2,775
2,449
3,795
4,74Q|
95
1,067
209
143
144
100
2,030
62,548
15,821
10,492
9,821
24,872
23,596
4,906
15,653
44,931
52,012
39,25e
43,114
11,301
16,700
23,016
21,5
3,660
26,300
74,004
19,575
139,174
17,709
52,717
8,340
22,840
55,516
26,764
48,821
66,524
16,700
22,862
4,952
8,304
18,601
42,561
6,221
10,076
24,155
14,201
2,072
10,217
8,199
90,653
5, 165
14,534|
18, 5H
78,139|
9,719
73,933
586
2,350
1, 18C
12,52Tt
10, 128
32,365
9,6H
1,83C
3,077
6,206
19,743
5, 135|
3,083|
3,246
6,563|
2,72
501
78,069
15,821
10,492
10,409
27,222
24,776
4,906
17,248
44,931
52,012
39,258
54,665
11,301
16,700
24,982
' 21,580
3,66 0
26,300
81,832
19,575
139,174
119,808
9,373
28,079
49,262
45,578
15,102
9,716
50,877
55,450
63,080
72,444
125,621
66,500
34,617
73,844
59,665
73,218
59,694
17,709
52,717
8,340
24,670
58,593
32,970
68,564
66,524
16,700
27,997
8,035
8,304
18,601
42,561
6,221
10,076
24, 155
14,201
2,072
13,463
14,762
90,653
5,165
14,534
18,514
80,864
10,216
73,933
120
Statistics
[1976
O LJJ
0=. CD
CHURCHES
YEAR
PASTORS
TOTAL
CHURCH ,;
o
SCHOOL
LOCATION AND NAME OF CHURCH
ORG.
NAME
ecu.
LiJ~
MEMBERS
ENROLL-
MENT
3800
PLYMOUTH, 2N0 CH. OF, STATE RD., MANOMET
1738
0. A. LEACH
~69
153
8(
3810
PLYMPTON, 1ST CONG. U.C.C., MAIN ST.
1698
R.M.ANDERSON, Lie.
75
□ 149
4!
3820
PRINCETON, MOUNTAIN RD.
1764
P. Y, RATHNAM
66
368
7!
3830
QUINCY, BETHANY, 18 SPEAR ST.
1832
J, D, BANKS
A.R.CURTIS, ASSO.
54
71
857
81
3850
OUINCY, 1ST CH. OF SQUANTUM,
164 BELLEVUE RD., NORTH QUINCY
1914
W.R.HEINRICH,JR.
71
n 275
5f
3870
OUINCY, MEM. CONG., NEWBURY AVE.,NOFTH OUINCY
1885
D.M.MACINTOSH
68
233
4(
3880
QUINCY, WOLLASTON, UNION,
BEACH ST.S RAWSON RD., WOLLASTON
1897
F.W.ARCHER
72
229
3(
3900
QUINCY, WOLLASTON CONG. CH. /U.C.C./,
48 WINTHROP AVE., WOLLASTON
1876
L.F.MARTIN
70
209
5(
3905
QUINCY POINT, 444 WASHINGTON ST.
1884
F.M, MEEK, INTERIM
B.BAHARIAN
ROBIN F,GRAY,
LAY,DIR,R.E.
76
44
76
728
21'
3910
RANDOLPH, 1 S. MAIN ST.
1731
A.W. BOWLER
56
611
13.
3920
PAYNHAM, 1ST CONG., U.C.C, RAYNHAM CENTER
1731
M.T.BATT
74
218
7'
3930
READING, 25 WOBURN ST.
1770
P,E, BARNES
J,FINE,ASSO,P,INT,
68
70
1,011
22'
3940
REHOBOTH, BAY STATE RD.
1721
R. A. WEIR
75
553
16
3980
RICHMOND, U.C.C. /CONG./ IN, STATE RD.
1765
R.A.KNOWLES
70
n 237
3
3990
ROCHESTER, EAST CONG. CH., WEST WAREHAM
1976
G.A.ROBINSON
32
4000
ROCHESTER, NORTH, CONG. U.C.C. NORTH AVE.
1753
VACANT
30
4010
ROCKLAND, 1ST CONG., 12 CHURCH ST.
1813
W.D.GOBLE
73
a 227
4020
ROCKPORT, MAIN £ SCHOOL STS.
1755
R.CBORTON
73
208
4
4030
ROWLEY, 1ST CONG., MAIN ST.
1639
P.D.MILLIN
71
244
6
4040
ROYALSTON, 1ST, MAIN ST.
1766
P,T, SUPPLY, Y
L.MORTON, LAY, P. EM.
60
88
1
4050
ROYALSTON, 2ND, SCHOOL ST., SOUTH ROYALSTON
1837
R.M.CLOGSTON,LAY
63
n 52
2
4060
RUTLAND, MAIN ST.
1723
R.S.PRYCE
70
383
10
4070
SALEM, CROMBIE ST.
1832
SUPPLY
56
4080
SALEM, TABERNACLE, WASHINGTON £ FEDERAL STS.
1629
E.G.REMALY
74
384
7
4100
SANDWICH, 1ST CH. OF CHRIST, MAIN ST.
1638
J,0,ERB
307
9
4110
SAUGUS, CLIFTONDALE, 50 ESSEX ST.
1888
C.N, HUME
66
303
8
4120
SAUGUS, 1ST, 300 CENTRAL ST.
1732
CCNAVLE,LIC,
74
A 199
4
4130
SCITUATE, COUNTRY WAY
1635
G,A.HODGKINS
68
45 8
12
4150
SHARON, N.MAIN ST.
1741
R.E.LEIDBERG
74
339
8
4160
SHEFFIELD, OLD PAR. CONG. CH., MAIN ST.
1735
R.A.JONES
76
A 155
7
4170
SHELBURNE, 1ST, COMMON RD.
1770
VACANT
135
2
4180
SHELBURNE FALLS, TRINITY CH., SEVERANCE ST.
1850
B.E.J. NEW
P.H.STEINMETZ,
EPISCASST.
69
73
A 206
13
4190
SHERBORN, PILGRIM, U.C.C, 25 S. MAIN ST,
1830
P.E.CROSS
397
19
4210
SHREWSBURY, CHURCH RD.
1723
P.V.VARGA
D.D.WRIGHT, ASSO.
74
72
1,027
30
4230
SOMERSET, 1411 COUNTY ST.
1841
H.M.EMERY
56
162
11
4250
SOMERVILLE, BROADWAY WINTER HILL CONG. CH.,
COR. CENTRAL ST.
1864
J.MERRILL
J,J.GUNTHER,ASSO,
W.T,HOWE,P,EM.
74
63
205
3
4260
SOMERVILLE, 1ST, 89 COLLEGE AVE.
1853
VACANT-PT, SUPPLY
259
3
4280
SOMERVILLE, PROSPECT HILL, 17 BOW ST.
1874
A.W.STONE
49
□ 83
1
4290
SOUTHAMPTON, 1ST CONG. CH. OF, MAIN ST.
1737
W.R.MARK
76
268
8
4295
SOUTH ATTLEBORO, BETHANY CONG.,
516 NEWPORT AVE.
1886
VACANT
a 76
4
4300
SOUTHBOROUGH, PILGRIM, COMMON ST.
1831
T.A.HUNT
75
242
16
4320
SOUTHBRIOGE, ELM ST.
1801
E.F.MATHEWSON
71
240
9
4330
SOUTH HADLEY, 1ST CONG., 1 CHURCH ST.
1733
CP.BLAKNEY
C.A.AVILA,ASST.P,T,
509
B'
4340
SOUTH HADLEY FALLS, 11 N.MAIN ST.
1824
C,E,IHLOFF
74
534
7
4350
SOUTHWICK, COLLEGE HGWY.
1773
W,P,TOLLEY
68
370
13
4360
SPENCER, 1ST CONG. /U.C.C./, MAIN ST,
1744
CH. STRAIGHT
69
333
19
4370
SPRINGFIELD, EAST, 60 BOWLES PK.
1925
G.R.SCHWARZ
497
7
4380
SPRINGFIELD, EMMANUEL, 761 SUMNER AVE.
1888
N.M.KIRK
63
311
6
4390
SPRINGFIELD, FAITH, SUMNER £ FT. PLEASANT AVE.
1894
E.W.BASCOM, JR.
P.A.WELLS,ASST.
65
74
624
9
4400
SPRINGFIELD, 1ST CH. OF CHRIST, 50 ELM ST,
1637
D,R,LEHMANN
D.H.MAC LEOD,ASSO.
66
75
856
10
4410
SPRINGFIELD, FOSTER MEM., 1234 PARKER ST,
1946
B.O.BREUR
W.N. HAMILTON, ASSO.
75
73
565
20
4420
SPRINGFIELD, HOPE, 797 STATE ST.
1876
J.M.LEWIS
J.H.MILLER, P. EM.
75
408
1
4430
SPRINGFIELD, INDIAN ORCHARD,
91 BERKSHIRE ST., INDIAN ORCHARD
1848
VACANT
□ 109
1
4450
SPRINGFIELD, ST, JOHNS, 643 UNION ST.
1890
VACANT
n 216
17
4460
SPRINGFIELD, SOUTH, 45 MAPLE ST.
1842
F.F.ORIFTMIER
J.W.AMES, ASSO.
55
68
1,271
13
4470
SPRINGFIELD, UNION, 91 JASPER ST,
1923
N.LUND
73
n 203
e
4490
STERLING, FED,, MAIN ST.
1752
P.R.WHITAKER,BAPT.
70
A 293
2C
4500
STOCKBRIDGE, 1ST CONG,, U,C.C., MAIN ST.
1734
A,M.COMSTOCK
74
170
4
4510
STOCKBRIDGE, CONG. CH. OF INTERLAKEN,
WILLARD HILL, INTERLAKEN
1824
N.R.FARNUM, JR.
72
a 27
4520
STONEHAM, 1ST CONG.,
MAIN AT CHURCH £ COMMON STS.
1729
G.CRIEGER
F. ANDERSON, ASST.
72
74
648
13
4530
STOUGHTON, 76 PIERCE ST.
1744
E.O.GEIGIS
257
4540
STURBRIDGE, FED., MAPLE ST.
1736
E.T.BERKELEY, JR.
75
A 146
10
4550 ISUOBURY, MEM. CONG., CONCORD RD.
1640
S.G.RUSSELL
73
□ 361
7
4560 'SUNDERLAND
1718
D.G.CHRISTENSEN.JR.
73
107
7
4570 SUTTON, BOSTON RD.
1
1720
A, K, POPE
74
343
IE
1976]
Statistics
121
I or
MEMBERS
ADDEC
MEMBERS removed!
OUR
MISSION
FOR OTHERS
LOCAL
CHURCH EXPENSES
CON-
FIRM
CON-
FESS.
TRAN-
SFER
TOTAL
DEATH
OR
TRAN-
OTHER
TOTAL
OUR CHRISTIAN WORLD MISSION
OTHER
GIFTS
CURRENT
LOCAL
EXPENSES
CAPITAL
PAYMENTS
TOTAL
BASIC
OTHER
TOTAL
^
SFER
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
800
4
4
8
5
20
25
810
403
104
507
12,896
7,72J
20,624
820
5
2
2
9
11
11
299
299
200
23,290
IOC
23,390
830
7
2
11
20
21
25
46
7,504
1,152
8,657
98,700
84C
99,540
850
72?
725
27,751
i,5i<;
29,270
870
2
2
11
11
45C
166
616
780
28,459
2,298
30,757
880
5
3
5
13
6
6
850
21S
1,069
1,148
35,955
7,840
43,795
900
3
3
11
10
21
1,725
63C
2,355
1,985
38,575
38,575
905
10
1
2
13
19
19
2,250
191
2,441
72,000
72,000
910
13
12
25
19
19
40
7,37C
7,410
416
50,860
9, OOC
59,860
920
3
1
3
7
3
2
5
80
152
232
54
930
19
2
25
46
30
53
83
9,692
2,798
12,49C
1,080
91,186
8,43C
99,616
940
12
14
26
15
1
16
2,00C
71C
2,71C
64C
40,358
40,358
980
2,508
354
2,862
24,456
2,604
27,060
990
1,000
2,800
2,800
000
1
1
28
261
261
010
84C
236
1,078
32,10^1
2,608
34,712
020
1
3
4
5
3
8
7,200
4,928
12,128
750
43,096
43,096
030
2
4
15
21
4
85
89
1,883
372
2,255
34,45';
50C
34,959
040
1
4
5
1
1
445
9t
541
177
8,867
8,867
050
200
20C
4,64C
4,640
060
3
7
10
6
6
1,598
739
2,337
42 5
31,833
31,833
070
2
2
4
900
71
971
1,656
16,736
60C
17,336
0 80
5
5
2
12
4
4
3,563
73f
4,29'=
3,416
49,825
9,37£
59,203
100
4
3
27
34
14
2
16
3,973
554
4,527
39,686
1,11«
40,800
110
11
11
3,735
65C
4,385
30,259
26,957
57,216
120
11
11
6
6
50
150
200
23,81f
23,818
130
19
8
9
36
10
28
38
5,55 8
1,139
6,697
50,221
1,28<
51,505
150
6
10
9
25
12
12
7,198
3,274
10,472
3,671
67,234
67,234
160
14
9
15
38
6
6
1,200
846
2,046
951
25,95d
IOC
26,050
170
3
3
6
8
8
900
45£
1,356
15,460
15,460
180
1
1
4
4
878
66C
1,53£
37,267
37,267
190
11
4
15
3
35
38
2,125
101
2,226
1,86^
57,291
57,291
:210
20
1
22
43
23
23
11,351
6,027
17,378
2,073
80,706
80,706
230
9
9
5
3
8
3,700
1,480
5,18C
1,53^
30,305
4,32C
34,625
2 50
4
4
4
4
107
107
28,871
28,871
260
5
1
6
12
5
17
196
196
1,632
33,960
33,960
2 80
5,044
5,044
•290
6
9
15
9
2
11
1,500
1,28C
2,78C
24,600
24,600
■295
20,140
20,140
•300
11
1
36
48
1
8
9
2,000
919
2,919
2,36C
39,718
39,718
r320
9
9
18
2
2
1,500
1,071
2,571
1,122
33,075
33,075
>330
8
16
24
19
37
56
7,812
1,275
9,087
2,070
62,265
13,20C
75,465
.340
8
1
9
18
13
13
2,153
56
2,209
36,144
36,144
t350
7
12
19
2
11
13
3,282
399
3,681
1 ,86<;
47,70C
47,700
>360
8
22
30
7
7
3,100
173
3,273
961
56,100
4,45
60,558
k370
10
23
14
47
19
19
38
200
1,766
1,966
>3 80
9
10
1
20
11
11
22
4,585
IjOlt
5,601
416
38,856
38,856
f390
4
4
5
13
21
18
39
9,460
3,00C
12,460
99,369
3,00<
102,378
►400
2
2
2
6
31
4
35
15,000
922
15,923
107, OOC
107,000
►410
14
2
34
50
5
64
69
1,500
372
1,872
1,267
55,575
1,72
57,302
V420
3
3
33
33
4,125
58":
4,714
75, OOC
75,000
i430
240
24C
24,71£
24,718
^450
4460
6
6
73
85
44
7
51
I.IOC
1,10C
45,430
199, 33C
9,50
208,831
*470
534
255
78S
1,232
1,233
4490
4
8
12
1
1
776
7':
855
47,35"
75
48,114
't500
5
5
1
4
5
70C
58'
1,289
23,177
23,177
4510
105
(
111
3,32<
3,324
4520
7
2
8
17
18
2
20
2,677
M
2,722
2,359
86,78C
3,44
90,220
4530
7
2
9
48
48
4,344
42
4,76<:
68,43:
68,433
4540
1
6
7
3
3
555
1,461
2,016
2,803
40,36£
40,368
4550
3,00C
82"
3,827
54,69!
54,691
4560
1
1
1
34
35
45C
28:
732
414
24,90C
24,900
4570
12
17
29
6
6
l,60e
9'
1,702
5,000
38, OOC
38,000
122
Statistics
1976
CHURCHES
LOCATION AND NAME OF CHURCH
YEAR
ORG.
PASTORS
TOTAL
MEMBERS
CHURCH
SCHOOL
ENROLL
MENT
4580
4590
4600
4630
4640
4650
4660
4670
4680
4690
4720
4730
4740
4750
4760
4770
4780
4785
4790
4820
4830
4840
4850
4860
48 80
4890
4910
4920
4930
4940
4950
4960
4970
4975
4980
4990
5000
5010
5020
5040
5050
5090
5100
5110
5120
5140
5150
5160
5170
5190
5195
5200
5210
SWAMPSCOTT, 1ST, CONG., 40 MONUMENT AVE.
SWANSEA, 1ST CHR. CONG. CH .
TAUNTON, UNION, W.BRITANNIA £ ROCKLAND 5
TEMPLETON, 1ST CH. OF, WELLINGTON RC, [
TEMPLETON, MEM., ELM ST., BALDWINVILLE
TEWKSBURY, CONG. CH. /U.C.C./, EAST ST.
TOLLAND
TOPSFIELD,
9 E. COMMON ST.
TOWNSENO, CONG. U.C.C, BROOKLINE ST.
TRURO
UPTON, UNITED PAR. /CONG./, CENTRAL SQ. , D
UXBRIDGE, 1ST EVANG. CONG. CH., COLRT ST.
WAKEFIELD, 1ST PAR. CONG.,
CHURCH ST. £ LAKE AVE.
WALPOLE, UNION, EAST,
RHOADES AVE., EAST WALPOLE
WALPOLE, UNITED, COMMON ST.
WALTHAM, 1ST, 730 MAIN ST.
WALTHAM, LAKEVIEW
WAQUOIT, CONG. CH. OF
WARE, UNITED, CHURCH ST.
WAREHAM, 1ST, GIBBS AVE.
WARREN, FED.
WARWICK, TRINITARIAN CONG., ATHOL RD.
WATERTOWN, ARMENIAN MEM. CH., 32 BIGELOW AVE,
WATERTOWN, PHILLIPS, 111 MT, AUBURN ST.
WEBSTER, 4 CHURCH ST.
WELLESLEY, WELLESLEY SQ.
WELLESLEY HILLS, 1ST CONG-,
207 WASHINGTON ST.
WELLFLEET, 1ST U.C.C. CONG., MAIN ST.
WENDELL
WENHAM 1ST CH. IN /CONG./, 137 MAIN ST.
WESTBORO, THE EVANG., W. MAIN ST.
WEST BOYLSTON, 1ST CONG. CH., CENTRAL ST.
WEST BRIDGEWATER, 1ST CONG. -UNIT. CH.,
HOWARD ST.
WEST BROOKFIELD, N. MAIN ST.
WEST CUMMINGTON CONG. CH.,
WESTFIELD, 1ST, 19 BROAD ST,
WESTFIELD, U.C.C. 2ND CONG. CH. OF,
487 WESTERN AVE.
WESTFORD, 1ST PAR. CH. UNITED, MAIN ST.
WESTHAMPTON, CONG., NORTH £ TOB RDS.
WESTMINSTER, STATE RD.6 MAIN ST.
WESTON, THE CONG. CH. OF
WESTPORT, UNITED CONG-,
AM. LEGION HGWY. R. 177
WEST SPRINGFIELD, 1ST, PARK £ LATHROP STS.
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MITTINEAGUE,
1840 WESTFIELD ST.
WEST STOCKBRIDGE
WEST TISBURY, 1ST CONG. /U.C-C-/,
MAIN £ MUSIC STS.
WESTWOOD, 1ST PAR. OF, UNITED CH.,
NAHATAN £ CLAPBOARD TREE STS., D
WEYMOUTH, 1ST, 17 CHURCH ST-
WEYMOUTH, EAST, 1320 COMMERCIAL ST-
WEYMOUTH, OLD SOUTH UNION,
25 COLUMBIAN ST-, SOUTH WEYMOUTH
WEYMOUTH, PILGRIM, NORTH, ATHENS ST.
WHATELY, MAIN ST.
WHITINSVILLE, VILLAGE CONG. /U.C.C./,
CHURCH ST.
WHITMAN, 519 WASHINGTON ST-
WILBRAHAM, GRACE UNION CH.,
CHAPEL ST. £ MOUNTAIN RD., N.
WILBRAHAM, UNITED, 500 MAIN ST.
5230 WILLIAMSBURG, 1ST CONG., N. MAIN ST.
5240 WILLIAMSBURG, HAYDENVILLE
5250 iWILLI AMSTOWN, 1ST, MAIN ST-
5280 iWILMINGTON, MIDDLESEX AVE.
5300 IWINCHENDON, UNITED PARISH, 39 FRONT ST.
1846
1693
1868
1956
1874
1735
1798
1663
1730
1711
1735
1830
1644
1877
1927
1820
1924
1849
1826
1739
1743
1829
1915
1855
1838
1798
1720
1774
1644
1724
1796
1920
1717
1839
1679
1856
1828
1779
1742
1960
1858
1698
1896
1789
1679
1623
1843
1723
1852
1771
1834
1807
1876
A.C.HEBARD
W.R-CUNITZ,ASST.
I.W.CHACE
W.F.PETERSON, EVANG- ,COV.
W.J. CLARK, JR., LAY
D.C.WILLIAMS
G.S.KENISON,ASSO.
SUMMER SUPPLY
L.B.KOHLHOFER
J.L-MCCORISON.P.EM.
J-D- SCHMIDT, D-C-E.
J.W.MINGUS
MARY J. BARBER, STUD. ASST.
R.A. JACKMAN
K.B.ROHN
J.P.ROBERTSON
R.P-NOBLE
R. P. SHIRE
P-J.MAYHER, JR., ASSO-
K. ALMEIDA
R.F.HOAGLANDER
R.E.SISSON
PT. SUPPLY
E-A-RANDLE,P.EM.
J.W.RABB
C.H.ROSE,PRESB.,ASSO.
H.O.KELSEY,JR.
D.R.RAY
G-A-PABOOJIAN
V.F.SHEDD
H.W. MILLER, METH.
W.B.ABERNETHY
D.J-ROTH,ASSO-
C-W-YAMASHITA,
LAY.DIR.R-E.
C.B-ADAMS
D-S.DEROGATIS,ASST- ,
PRESB.,MIN.,PAR.,eD.
R.ORONSFIELD,PRESB-
INACTIVE
W.H.JOHNSON
N.G.HELM
D-J.HEINTZELMAN
R.W. BURTON, METH.
CATHERINE CHIFFELLE.Y
C.E-MCEWAN,Y
O.L-PEACOCK
R.C.FISCHER
G.E. DOWNEY, DISC.
K.E.NICHOLS
C.W.LYNEHAN
P.E.SHANABROOK
P. B.MYERS, INTERIM
C.A.
D-A.
SMITH
PETERSON
N-R.FARNUM, JR.
J.E.WALLACE
E. H.MILLS, P. EM-
C.R.HIBSHMAN
J.L.DANIEL, JR., MI N, YOUTH
AND ED.
P.O-HARRIS,P.EM,
P.R.MEDLING
A.D.CUMMINGS
T.N.GOODALE
T-O. MARTINSON, ASST.
D.B. MCQUEEN
J.P-WEBSTER
R.O. SPARROW
1771
1851
1765
1733
1843
.N-HASTINGS,JR.
.G-BRUNS
P-W.ZECKHAUSEN
W.C.JONES
R.R.KYTE
I.G.FERGUSON
R.S.HOPKINS, JR-
D.L. CLARK, ASSO. INT.
G-B. TAYLOR, I II
C.A.CONDIT,BAPT.
570
344
186
105
185
364
186
15
191
198
885
400
758
380
149
123
192
232
115
64
244
287
169
1, 193
207
274
662
772
J 145
151
44
930
389
204
248
308
195
100
1,003
787
199
327
520
126
262
278
272
248
1976]
Statistics
123
MEMBERS
ADDEC
MEMBERS REMOVED
OUR
MISSION
FOR OTHERS |
LOCAL
CHURCH EXPENSES |
5£
CON-
FIRM
CON-
FESS.
TRAN-
SFER
TOTAL
DEATH
OR
TRAN-
OTHER
TOTAL
OUR CHRISTIAN WORLD MISSION
OTHER
GIFTS
CURRENT
LOCAL
EXPENSES
CAPITAL
PAYMENTS
TOTAL
BASIC
OTHER
TOTAL
SFER
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
4580
20
3
26
49
14
2
16
1,50C
60C
2,100
72,250
5,00C
77,250
4590
7
3
10
20
9
9
1,486
90<
2,390
17C
31,965
2,984
34,949
4600
4
2
6
5
5
55
55
162
14,446
14,446
4630
4640
2
2
64
402
466
14,172
14,172
4650
7
9
19
35
11
11
1,325
635
1,960
55?
49,955
3,81£
53,773
4660
4670
19
6
29
54
18
9
27
13,078
2,104
15,182
4,113
72,238
45,40?
117,647
46 80
5
4
2
11
4
37
41
4, 122
2,14?
6,271
2,625
31,342
3,323
34,665
46 90
1,800
1,800
4720
1
8
9
6
17
23
2,753
278
3,031
2,101
23,000
5,30C
28,300
4730
7
7
13
13
1,150
1,150
8A
16,793
16,793
4740
19
2
21
42
16
79
95
11,076
12,20C
23,276
2,764
94,572
28,319
122,891
4750
4
7
5
16
12
4
16
7,150
4,59?
11,749
300
39,370
39,370
4760
24
7
4
35
14
181
195
14,415
2,405
16,820
3,020
98,056
98,056
4770
6
3
9
10
10
4,600
507
5,107
2,246
32,068
32,068
4780
4785
3
7
2
12
3
1
4
400
74C
1,140
1,276
14,635
2,49'
17,129
4790
8
8
3
3
35
54
89
30,304
30,304
4820
1,591
673
2,264
34,450
5,46C
39,910
4830
2
1
3
6
1
7
900
140
25
925
28,851
955
29,806
48 40
1
1
2
140
365
8,354
8, 347
16,701
4850
10
10
3
3
25
25
3,158
38,977
1,615
40,592
4860
2
14
16
16
6
22
1,550
1,550
1,16C
57,34^
57,342
4880
4
5
9
1
1
2,574
35
2,609
554
19,831
19,831
4890
21
34
55
27
99
126
26,250
9,582
35,832
11,667
141,458
l,35f
142,816
4900
23
39
62
13
12
25
15,775
9,052
24,827
12,100
128,883
128,883
4910
5
5
10
2
2
1,320
1,19C
2,510
20,815
1,05?
21,874
4920
4930
13
33
46
6
52
58
5,04C
2,14S
7,18?
2,221
52,456
52,456
4940
18
1
11
30
18
16
34
9,257
1,396
10,653
525
56,963
4, 13-
61,096
4950
8,038
1,381
9,419
69,786
13,56(
83,346
4960
21,000
21,000
4970
435
283
716
17,332
17,332
4975
1
1
173
173
150
3,127
3,127
4980
16
20
36
19
25
44
9,500
966
10,466
97,997
70,OOC
167,997
4990
7
3
20
30
6
25
31
1,900
33?
2,23?
47,453
12,86';
60,322
5000
17
17
20
21
41
1,500
52C
2,02C
1,236
34,165
3,55!
37,720
5010
10
6
16
8
43
51
1,598
262
1,86C
115
24,033
24,033
5020
5
8
12
25
11
11
3,436
1,053
4,48?
33,000
33,000
5040
10
4
6
20
4
4
37,601
10,382
47,983
5050
1
1
100
446
546
8,00C
8,000
5090
8
13
8
29
21
5
26
41Q
41C
8,255
90,254
24,998
115,252
5100
4,899
5C
4, 94'
77,784
77,784
5110
2
2
1,251
41C
1,661
14,254
14,254
5120
5
5
5
58
63
1,50C
1,202
2,702
26,292
26,292
5130
10
10
8
19
27
96C
96C
2,425
74,513
6,35?
80,872
5140
5
2
10
17
22
275
297
281
281
1,221
40,225
40,225
5150
4
6
32
42
3
19
22
225
1,33?
1,56'i
2,45C
42,60C
5,520
48,120
5160
25
7
23
55
20
40
60
5,45C
3,262
8,712
9,086
96,133
3,668
99,801
5170
12
12
24
10
2
12
1,377
1,087
2,46<
33,78C
33,780
5190
176
124
30C
9,336
9,336
5195
2
8
10
8
82
9C
1,563
1,011
2,57'
1,001
43, 127
26,93C
70,057
5200
10
4
3
17
9
102
111
3,15<:
3,622
6,78
1,773
30,734
30,734
5210
1
11
12
9
9
1,442
363
1,805
2,201
27,044
27,044
5220
24
11
23
58
11
23
34
4,05C
1,244
5,29'
9,714
91,16£
17,461
108,629
5230
4
1
5
5
c
1,425
773
2,19
995
21,076
21,078
5240
30C
287
58"
8,016
317
1,00C
8,333
5250
8
17
25
5
52
57
2,25£
542
2,80C
3,942
57,37"
58,377
5280
5
13
1
19
3
69
72
151
15
39,682
39,682
5300
6
1
i
7
8
£
227
1,409
1,63(
3,214
27,801
27,801
124
Statistics
[1976
5£
CHURCHES
YEAR
PASTORS
TOTAL
CHURCH ,
SCHOOL
Q
=3 S
LOCATION AND NAME OF CHURCH
ORG.
NAME
<;_j
MEMBERS
ENROLL-
MENT
5310
WINCHESTER, 1ST, CHURCH ST.
1840
W.B. DAVIS
D. T. ROWLINGS ON, METH, ASS T.
O.K. BLACK, ASST.
K.H.ORTH,ASST.
BARBARA JOPL I NG, D. C . E .
RUTH E. FISH, ASST.
D.L.CART,P.eM.
Ti
76
76
76
76
77
68
1
129
681
5320
WINCHESTER, 2ND, 473 WASHINTON ST.
1906
A. R.FERGUSON, Lie.
76
141
35
5340
WINTHROP, UNION, 22 TEWKSBURY ST.
1896
G.R.TYSON
132
59
5360
WOBURN, MONTVALE, CENTRAL £ ORANGE STS.
1892
R.C.WADE
76
D
163
50
5370
WOBURN, NORTH, 896 MAIN ST.
1849
R.ABELE,INT.
76
A
334
71
5380
WORCESTER, ADAMS SO., 26 BURNCOAT ST.
1898
D.M.ERICKSON
70
□
204
70
5390
WORCESTER, ARMENIAN CH . OF THE MARTYRS,
20-22 ORMOND ST,
1892
H.A.G.HASSESIAN
66
n
75
25
5400
WORCESTER, BETHANY, 1189 MAIN ST.
1891
M.G.GUSTAFSON
76
D
261
70
5410
WORCESTER, CENTRAL, 6 INSTITUTE RD.
1820
W.L.ENGLAND
71
D
407
198
5420
WORCESTER, CHESTNUT ST. CONG., 5 CHESTNUT ST.
1936
S.W.POSSELL
D.R. KNIGHT, ASSO.
74
74
542
97
5440
WORCESTER, 1ST CONG., 1070 PLEASANT ST.
1716
A.A.BAILLIE
68
548
150
5450
WORCESTER, HAOWEN PK., 6 CLOVER ST.
1916
R.F.FENBY
322
80
5460
WORCESTER, HOPE, U.C.C.,595 SOUTHBRIDGE ST.
1885
D.K.CAIN
71
n
100
25
5470
WORCESTER, LAKE VIEW, 113 CQBURN AVE.
1890
T.E.DUDLEY
H.M.BARTLETT.P.EM.
69
190
35
5480
WORCESTER, PARK, 80 RUSSELL ST.
1887
M.W.PERRY
67
185
67
5490
WORCESTER, PILGRIM, 911 MAIN ST.
1885
J.R.CROWE, INTERIM
95
5510
WORTHINGTON, HUNTINGTON RD.
1771
D.G. SMALL
71
193
20
5520
WRENTHAM, ORIGINAL CONG., DEOHAM £ EAST STS.
1692
C.V.ANDERSON
L.A.WHISTON,P,EM.
76
295
225
5530
YARMOUTH, WEST
GIFTS - CHURCH NAME NOT GIVEN
1840
A.S.BLOWEN
69
210
75
TOTALS
136
,064
45,437
CONGREGATIONAL
CHRISTIAN CHURCHES
STANDING ONLY
SCHEDULE I *
0740
BOSTON, ROXBURY, HIGHLAND, 738 PARKER ST.
1869
W.A.RICE
42
D
330
59
1100
CHELMSFORD, NORTH, PRINCETON BLVD.
1824
H.A.FOSTER
61
□
180
200
13 50
DEERFIELD, 1ST, D
1835
C.G.TITSWORTH,PRESB.
61
D
17
1430
DOUGLAS, 2ND, EAST, MAIN ST.
1834
D. A. WOODS
149
55
1530
EDGARTOWN, FED.
1642
B.E.ROBERGE
73
A
123
20
1660
FALMOUTH, EAST, HATCHVILLE
1821
SUMMER SUPPLY
2380
IPSWICH, LINEBROOK
1749
INACTIVE
2590
LOWELL, COVENANT
1881
INACTIVE
2800
MARSHFIELO HILLS,
N. COM. CH. 2ND TRITARIAN CONG. CH.
1835
M.B.GILBERT
L.FLETCHER, P.EM.
68
55
A
30
100
2950
METHUEN, BETHEL ARMENIAN, PLEASANT ST.
1943
INACTIVE
3150
MT, WASHINGTON, CH. OF CHRIST IN
SUMMER SERVICES ONLY
n
60
14
3670
PEMBROKE, CENTRE ST., RT.14
1712
R.G.MORRIS
69
284
145
3680
PEPPERELL, COM., TOWNSEND ST., D
1921
S.W.WELCH
74
D
350
89
3840
QUINCY, HOUGHS NECK, 310 MANET AVE.
1928
P.V.COREA,CCCC
M.A.COREA,CCCC,AP.
47
49
C
506
231
4200
SHIRLEY, UNITED, LANCASTER £ HARVARD RDS.JCT.
1924
L.W.SILVESTER
73
n
52
76
4610
TAUNTON, WEST, WINTHROP £ WALKER STS.
1792
W.F. PETERSON, EV.COV.
75
85
45
4800
WARE, 1ST
1751
INACTIVE
5180
WEYMOUTH-BRAINTREE, UNION,
74 COMMERCIAL ST., BRAINTREE
1811
E.B. JOHNSON, JR
G.O.BLUME, ASST., Lie.
58
75
641
300
5260
WILLIAMSTOWN, 2ND, HANCOCK RD. , RT. 43
1836
D.L.CLARK
75
n
125
50
5290
WINCHENOON, 15T
1763
INACTIVE
5350
WOBURN, 1ST, 322 MAIN ST.
1642
S.C. NUTTER
73
320
115
TOTALS - SCHEDULE I
3
,252
1,49 9
SCHEDULE II #
0640
BOSTON, HYDE PARK, 1ST, 6 WEBSTER ST.
1863
C.D.ROETTGER
76
n 1
,000
200
0710
BOSTON, PARK ST.
1809
P.E.TCMS
A.H.OLSEN,EV.FREE,CH.ASST
W.C.BALLBACH,BAPT.,C.E.
C.E.WHITE,METH,M.T.5TUD.
H. J.CKENGA,P.EM.
1
,897
350
1120
CHESTER, 1ST, SKYLINE TRAIL
1769
H.A.BARDSLEY,BAPT.
64
□
22
1410
DIGHTON, WEST, HORTON ST.
1842
R.C.ANDERSON.STUD.PRESB.
76
78
84
2185
HAVERHILL, WARD HILL, L STREET, WARD HILL
1893
L. A. LEATHERS, LAY PASTOR
70
□
93
85
2187
HAVERHILL, WEST, 767 BROADWAY
1735
D.M.MIDWOOD,CCCC.
75
□
196
149
2680
LYNN, 1ST, LYNNFIELD £ LANSING RDS.
1632
S.L.SWECKER.METH.
73
317
50
2770
MARION, 1ST CONG. CH. OF, MAIN ST.
1703
R.B.L. SINGER, JR.
75
340
76
3020
MILFORD, 1ST CONG., CONGRESS ST.
1741
PHYLLIS K.INGRAM
71
249
125
36 30
PEABODY, 2N0, 12 MAPLE ST.
1874
W.A.EGMONT
V.KRUGGEL,LAY,YOUTH,MN.
73
76
112
118
3890
OUINCY, WEST, 47 BUCKLEY ST.
1895
K.I .AHO
59
D
193
50
4220
SHUTESBURY, FED.
1742
O.MASSEY.LICBAPT.
64
A
2
20
4710
TYR INGHAM, UNION
MEMBERSHIP OF CHURCHES DROPPED IN 1976
V.L. THOMPSON, CC
74
D
51
25
TOTALS - SCHEDULE II
4
550
1,332
1976]
Statistics
125
i!
MEMBERS
ADDED
MEMBERS REMOVED
OUR MISSION
FOR OTHERS
LOCAL
CHURCH EXPENSES 1
CON-
FIRM
CON-
FESS,
TRAN-
SFER
TOTAL
DEATH
OR
TRAN-
SFER
OTHER
TOTAL
OUR CHRISTIAN WORLD MISSION
OTHER
GIFTS
CURRENT
LOCAL
EXPENSES
CAPITAL
PAYMENTS
TOTAL
BASIC
SUPPORT
OTHER
SUPPORT
TOTAL
5310
20
1
33
54
30
18
48
5,00C
6,932
11,932
25,085
144,738
144,738
5320
1
1
2
2
311
If
329
9,294
9,294
5340
1
6
7
2
24
26
2781 16';
447
17,292
17,29 2
5360
15,000
15,000
5370
16
2
18
2
3
5
283
30£
591
875
25,460
2 5,46 0
5380
875
544
1,419
21,687
2,000
23,687
5390
125
125
9,299
9,299
5400
1,145
371
1,516
26,129
26,129
5410
5,782
351
6,133
73,789
73,789
5420
5
6
11
17
18
35
4,000
151
4,151
9,716
93,913
93,913
5440
8
1
8
17
24
82
106
51^
514
4,000
76,560
76,560
5450
8
6
14
9
9
1,050
1,119
2,169
2,456
43,050
43,050
5460
110
9,380
2,000
11,380
5470
1
1
2
^
4
4
400
510
13,348
11,906
25,254
5480
16
16
9
56
65
l,30d 34C
1 ,640
1,366
26,267
3,919
30, 186
5490
1
1
5
5
1,143 351
1,494
1,565
18,720
9,700
28,420
5510
7
7
2
2
800 7g
879
1 ,199
15,474
15,474
5520
12
2
14
12
1
13
2,00d 868
2,868
36,725
36,725
5530
1
1
6
8
5
4
9
827 285
1,752 6,86J
1,001,477375,936
1,112
8,62(
25,369
3,300
28,669
,810
1,030
3,0 84
5,924
3,247
5,361
8,6C8
1,377,413
645,817
16,868,960
1,579,48918,448,449
0740
1
!
26,990
26,990
1100
22,777
22,777
1350
1430
1
1
4
4
150 50
200
17,500
17,500
1530
3
2
5
2
2
1,350. 971
2,321
3,412
30,192
30,192
1660
2380
i
2590
3,367
2800
2
2
12
12
2^ 205
230
2,700
33,500
36,867
2950
i
3150
' 1,050
1,050
1,654
290
1,944
3670
10
10
3
2
5
1,186
32,001
32,001
3680
1,011
1,011
24,531
24,531
3840
4200
i 337
337
22,557
22,557
4610
9
9
1
1
100
IOC
8,500
8,500
4800
5180
17
21
38
42
60
102
5,040
101,499
2,60C
104,099
5260
100
23<
33i
14,184
14,184
5290
5350
"^
5
9
9
9
741
78':
1,530
44,871
44,871
17
47
10
74
61
74
135
2,466
4,64<
7,115
12,338
335,885
51, 128
387,013
0640
200
221
421
0710
22
47
69
95
34
129
1120
3,000
3,000
1410
2
2
2185
2187
a
8
20,824
20,824
2680
4
6
10
13
4
17
24,855
6,19;
31,047
2770
11
5
16
5
5
1,600
462
2,062
1,365
42,56-?
3,60C
46, 167
3020
9
6
4
19
12
12
1,100
852
1,952
3,096
32,257i
32,257
3630
2
2
3
11
14
300
300
2,403
27,554
1,754
29,308
3890
2,727
4220
3
3
2,862
5,589
4710
5,277
5,277
41
41
9
45
64
118
128
93
221
2,900
4,843
7,743
6,864
156,196
14,27;
170,469
$2300 of Basic Support for Hingham (No. 2220) was erroneously credited to Monson (No. 3090). Therefore
increase Hingham Basic Support by $2300 and reduce IVIonson by $2300.
126 Statistics [1976
SUMMARIES OF CHURCHES ADDED, DROPPED
CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATION AND YOKED CHURCHES
CHURCHES ADDED:
None
CHURCHES DROPPED:
4240-Soinerset, Federated, High Street (Schedule II)
CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATION:
None
NAMES OF CHURCHES UNITED - MERGED:
None
YOKED CHURCHES:
0860-0900; 1020-4510-5110; 1260-4975; 1550-3110; 1620-1630; 2010-2020; 2070-2080-3220;
2230-3000; 2970-2430; 3450-3460; 3720-3740; 3730-3760; 4040-4050; 4600-4610;
4690-4910; 4970-0920; 5250-5260; 5510-3690.
^^^th other denominations:
0220 - Ashfield with Episcopal
0340 - Becket, Fed. with Baptist
1170 - Chicopee, Third with Methodist and Episcopal
1540 - Egremont, South with Baptist
1690 - Fitchburg, Faith United with Methodist
2650 - Lunenburg with Methodist
1040 - Carver with Methodist
4180 - Shelbume P^Us, Trinity with Baptist, Methodist and Episcopal
5000 - Westford, United Parish with Unitarian Universalist
1976]
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1977
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ASSOCIATIONS OF CHURCHES
.AND
MINISTERIAL STANDING
d.f. Church has dual fellowship.
Explanation of Abbreviations:
P. Pastor of a local church
AP. Associate or assistant pastor
DE. Director of Christian Education
PD. Pastor of a church of another deno-
mination
DW. Denominational work (staff of de-
nominational instrumentalities)
CW. Conference work (staff of Conference
or Acting Conference, U. C. C.)
EC. Ecumenical work (council of church-
es, interdenom. agencies)
OR. Other religious work (Bible Society,
Y. M. C. A., etc.)
PE. Pastor Emeritus
CH. Chaplain (armed forces, institutions,
etc.)
CM. Campus ministry
MY. Missionary (U. C. B. W. M. or others)
HW. Health and welfare work in United
Church of Christ institutions
OP. Other professional work
BS. Business
RT. Retired
EW. Educational work (teachers, profess-
ors, administrators)
UC. Unclassified
1. ANDOVER — Organized June 8, 1859
AREA MINISTER — Representing the Conference:
Rev. A. Karl Phillippi, 12 West Main St., Georgetown 01833
Number of Churches 23, total membership 5240
Dracut, Christ Church United
Dunstable
Lawrence, Riverside United
Lawrence, South
Lawrence, Spanish Evang.
Lawrence, Hope
Lowell, Christ Church United
Lowell, Covenant
Lowell, Pawtucket
Methuen, Bethel Armenian
Methuen, First
Methuen, Forest Street
North Andover
Tewksbury
Wilmington
Andover, Ballardvale
Andover, South
Andover, West Parish
Billerica, Dale Com.
BUlerica, First
Billerica, Pinehurst
Chelmsford, Central
Chelmsford, North
Moderator,Mr. John Ober, 105 Rocky Avenue, Tewksbury 01876
Vice Moderator, Rev. David WiUiams, The Cong. Ch. East St., Tewksbury 01876
Secretary-Treasurer, Rev. Hugh W. Evans, 128 Mill Rd., Chelmsford 01824
Date of
Membership
■31, April 28
'77, April 25
'61, April 23
'74 Feb. 3
72, May 21
'60. June 19
'75, June 8
75, Nov. 2
'61. Nov. 7
'68, April 28
73, April 1
76, Oct. 3
'24, Oct. 28
'70 Oct. 18
'76, June 10
■57. March 31
71, Nov. 28
•61, Nov. 7
71, Nov. 28
77, Mar. 6
74 Jan. 20
64, April 26
■77, Feb. 2
Date of
Members
Ordination
A. Graham Baldwin
■28,
May 25
Richard E. Borngen
■53,
June 14
J. Allyn Bradford
'54,
June 27
■Thomas T. Call
74,
Feb. 3
K. Bradfield Campbell
'61,
June 11
William O. Cleary, Jr.
■60,
June 19
David W. Duncan
75,
June 8
Hugh W. Evans
'65,
June 18
Haiiy A. Foster
•58,
May 21
William O. Garcia
■64
Richard J. Hall
'68
Sept.
John G. Hughes, II
■76
Oct. 3
Kghert W. A. Jenkinson
■21.
Oct. 27
RoUin E. Johnson, Jr.
'61.
June 18
Gordon S. Kenison
'34
June 4
David R, Ladre
•55,
Sept. 18
Donald O. Long
'69
June 15
Norman C. MacLean
'40,
Oct. 4
William J. Manseau
•61
Feb. 2
Charles A. Maxfield, III
'70,
Oct,
Otis A. Maxfield
'47,
May 22
George L. Moissides
■48
June 28
Sarah Newhall
'76
Dec. 26
Residence
Employment
Andover
EW.
Salem, N. H.
UC.
Address Unknown
UC.
Andover
AP
Chelmsford
UC.
U.S. Air Force
CH.
Andover
P.
Chelmsford
P.
N. Chelmsford
P.
Lawrence
P.
Pinehurst
P.
Billerica
P.
Methuen
PE.
Halifax
P.
Tewksbury
AP.
Methuen
P.
Townsend
UC.
Penacook, N. H.
RT.
Tewksbury
UC.
Lowell
AP.
Newburyport
P.
Canterbury, Conn.
P.
Lawrence
PD.
131
132
Associations and Ministers
1977
I. ANDOVER - Continued
Gordon R. Naser
lid win A. Olson
R. Lee Parcell
Fiederick A. Pease, Jr.
William J. Rees
Rol)ert A. Roberts
Rosemary A. Rocha
Jolin H. Sargent
Priscilla Schiimm
Herbert I. Schumm
David I. Segerstrom
Joseph Simone
Joseph David Stinson
George Taylor, III
David C. Williams
Larry A. Zimmerman
70
Lowell
P.
'36. Oct. 8
•61, Nov. 7
Lawrence
RT.
'48, Jan. 11
'76, Dec. 15
Methuen
P.
•33, June 3
■58, Oct.
Andover
EW.
■37. Oct. 20
■50, April 23
Lowell
RT.
■53, Nov. 30
■67, Oct.
Lowell
UC
•77, July 10
Ashland, Oregon
P.
■16. Oct. 16
■60. Oct. 18
Lowell
RT.
'63, May 20
'68, April 28
North Andover
UC.
',51, Aug. 14
'68, April 28
North Andover
P.
'24, Nov. 26
■41, July 1
Rockford, III.
RT.
■60, Dec. 7
■66, April 24
Andover
EW.
■75, June 8
■75, Sept. 1
Methuen
PD.*
'71, May 23
■73, Oct. 7
Wilmington
P.
■64. May 10
■72, Oct. 29
Tewksbury
P.
75, June 22
■75, Sept. I
Dracut
P.
Pastor of another denoininaton - Sarah Newhall, UPCUS.'\, Lawrence; Joseph David Stinson,
Disciples of Christ, Methuen.
In Care of Association - Mary A. Davis, Newton Centre; William Dunlap, North Andover;
James Eraser, Methuen; Jonathan C. Guest, Cambridge; Jeanne B. Williams, Andover,
Privilege of Call - James Keller, No. Andover.
Lay Minister - Max Ludwig, Jr., Dracut,
♦Dual Standing
1977
Associations and Ministers
133
2. BARNSTABLE — Organized October 28, 1828
AREA MINISTER — Representing tiie Conference:
Rev. Paul E. Sinn, 8 Town Square, Plymouth 02360
Number of Churches 20, total membership 5511
Barnstable. South Centerville
Barnstable, Fed., Cotuit
Barnstable, West Parish
Chatham, First
Dennis, South
Dennis, Union
Dennis, West, Community
Edgartown, Fed.
Falmouth, East, Hatchville
Falmouth, First
Falmouth, North
Harwich, First
Harwich Port, Pilgrim
Orleans, Fed.
Sandwich, First
Truro, First Parish
Waquoit, Cong'I.
Wellfleet, UCC
West Tisbury, First
Yarmouth, West
Moderator, Mrs. Paul A. Wilson, 141 Beach St., Dennis 02638
Vice Moderator, Rev. Arthur S. Blowen, 124 Silver Leaf Lane, West Yarmouth 02673
Treasurer, Mrs. Victor A. Lindstrom, 40 Grassy Pond Rd., Harwich Port 02646
Scribe, Rev. L. Theron French, 38 Great Marsh Road, Centerville 02632
Date of
Date of
Members
Ordination
Membership
Residence Employment
W. Frederick Addison
•27
•77, Apr. 23
E. Harwich
RT.
B. Kenneth Anthony
•35
•77, Apr. 23
W. Hyannisport
RT.
Richard K. Bailey
'54, Nov. 28
•69, Nov. 30
Chatham
P.
George E. Beilby, Jr.
'46, May 19
•71, July 6
East Orleans
OP.
Irving C. Beveridge
'56, Nov. 27
'70, Apr. 26
East Sandwich
P.
Arthur S. Blowen
'45, Sept. 18
'70, Sept. 20
W. Yarmouth
P.
Roger S. Burkhart
•70, May 27
■77, Feb. 15
Cotuit
P.
Ross P. Cannon
'34, Nov. 20
'76
■Varmouth Port
RT.
Alexander L. Chandler
•33 June 22
•60, April 24
West Hyannis Port
RT.
Roy D. Colby
'53
'73 Dec.
North Eastham
OP.
Beth E. Rhude
•64, Oct. 4
'64, Oct. 4
New York, N.Y.
EW.
Frederick B. Cook
■28, June 5
'66, Oct. 23
Craigville
RT.
William G. T. Douglas
•51, June 17
•69, Jan. 19
Cotuit
EW.
John H. ElUott
•30
'70, Nov. 22
Chatham
RT.
John D. Erb
•42, Oct: 25
•66, June 10
Sandwich
P.
John E. Filler
•56, Oct. 21
•63, April 28
South Yarmouth
EW.
L. Theron French
■35, June 7
•74, Oct. 20
Centerville
PE.
Harry B. Gordon
•39. June
•69, May 18
Brewster
CH.
David S. Grogan
'66, May 22
•71, Nov. 1
Craigville
EC.
Leonard Heap
'37, Nov. 17
•61, April 23
Missouri
RT.
Edward C. Hemple, III
'70, Nov. 1
•77, Apr. 23
Orleans
OR.
William F. Hobbs
'57, June 23
•74. Nov. 11
Craigville
CW,
Stanley F. Johnson
■57, May 30
•68, Nov. 21
Falmouth
P.
Raymond T. Jones
'54, Sept.
•70, Nov. 22
E. Orleans
P.
Forrest L. Knapp
'24, Dec. 17
•71, July 6
E. Sandwich
RT.
Harry L. Meyer
•16, April 27
•53, April 26
Hyannis
PE/RT.
Elden H. Mills
•37
•63, Oct. 20
West Tisbury
RT.
Charles H. Monbleau
•25, Aug. 30
•61, April 23
West Harwich
P.
W. Irving Monroe, Jr.
•38, June 5
'71, Apr. 25
Chatham
RT.
Seth W. Newton
•57, June 23
"74, Dec. 26
Centerville
P.
William B. Perry
•49, Oct. 3
•77, May 25
E. Falmouth
RT.
Richard I. Porter
•29
•70, May 28
East Orleans
RT.
Herbert T. Potter, Jr.
'72, Oct. 29
•72, Oct. 29
West Dennis
P.
Brian E. Roberge
'70
'73, May 27
Edgartown
P.
Albert C. Ronander
'41
'71, July 6
Harwich
P.
Scott C. Siegle
'21 Oct. 1
'43, Oct. 31
Arizona
RT.
Robert E. Sisson
•56, Mar. 4
'69, July 16
Cotuit
P.
Richard H. Stewart
■69, Oct. 26
'75, Oct. 19
W. Hyannisport
AP.
Richard A. Stoehr
•65, Oct. 10
'65, Oct. 10
So. Dennis
P.
Helen Terkelson
•56, Nov. 25
'75, Apr. 27
Bourne
EW.
Pierre DuPont Vuilleumier
■39, July 9
'60, Dec. 27
West Hyannis Port
RT.
John E. Wallace
•41, Nov. 30
•75, Jan. 13
West Tisbury
P.
Arthur S .Wheelock
•17, Oct. 17
•60, Oct. 28
Osterville
PE
David W. Yohn
•59, July 19
■72, July 16
W. Barnstable
P.
In Care of Association • Warren Boutou, Nantucket.
Licentiate - Mrs. Janice M.. Shepherd, Harwich.
134
Associations and Ministers
1977
3. BERKSHIRE
Berkshire North, Organized December 3. 1867
Organized May 12, 1960 by union of
Berkshire South, Organized August 29, 1860
Becket, Fed.
Canaan, N. Y.
Dalton
Egremont, South
Great Harrington
Hinsdale
Housatonic
Lee
Lenox
AREA MINISTER — Representing the Conference:
Rev. James L. Lancaster, 24 Churchill Street, Amherst 01002
Number of Churches 27, total membership 5946
Middlefield
Monterey
Mount Washington
New Marlboro, United
North Adams
Pittsfield, First
Pittsfield, Immanuel
Pittsfield, Pilgrim
Pittsfield, Second
Pittsfield, South
Richmond
Sheffield
Stockbridge, First
Stockbridge, Interlaken
Tyringham, Union
West Stockbridge
Williamstown, First
WiUiamstown, Second
Moderator, Rev. Robert K. Bnckwalter, Church St., No. Adams 01247
Vice Moderator, Mr. Alan C. Macy, Taconic Ave., Great Barrington 01230
Treasurer, Mr. Elmer Allen, R.F.D., Becket 01223
Registrar, Rev. Douglas L. Clark, Hancock Rd., Williamstown 01267
Secretary, Ms. Linda Brawley, Canaan, New York 12029
Members
Theodore M. Atkinson
Mary Burton-Beinecke
Virgil V. Brallier
Robert K. Buckwalter
James H. Burckes
Alan M. Carpenter
Douglas L. Clark
Allen W. CoTistock
Franklin L. Couch
Luther P. Durgin
John D. Eusden
Norman R. Farnum, Jr.
William C. Fish
John G. Gaskill
George B. Higgins
Harris B. Hinchcliff
Richard A. Jones
David J. Julius
Robert A. Knowles
J. Thomas Learaon
Robert B. MacFarlane
Donald W. Miller
Walter K. Miller
William A. Morgan
William J. Peck
Walter S. Ryan
Richard H. Taylor
Arthur L. Teikmanis
Date of
Date of
Ordination
Membership
Residence Employment
'53, Oct.
'74, Feb. 27
Southfield
P.
74, May 5
'74, May 5
Bennington, Vt.
PD.
'40, Aug. 11
■57, Oct. 13
Monterey
P.
•63. May 19
'72, Oct. 8
North Adams
P.
'26, June 10
•41, May 6
Reading Center, N. Y.
RT.
'66, June 22
'72, Oct. 27
Framingham
CW.
■75, Nov. 16
'75, Nov. 16
Williamstown
P.
'70, Nov. 15
'75, Jan. 3
Stockbridge
P.
'52, Oct, 22
'52, Oct. 22
Dalton
PE.
•58, May 29
■69, Dec. 12
Pittsfield
P.
'49, Oct. 16
'62, Jan. 7
Williamstown
CH.
'51, Apr.
'70, Nov. 14
Canaan, N. Y.
P.
'60, June 26
•60, July 28
Birmingham, Mich.
uc.
'29, April 30
•68, April 27
Shetfield
RT.
'53, June 1
'70, Oct. 28
Dalton
P.
'65, June 20
■66, May 8
Lenox
P.
•71
'76, Dec. 15
Sheffield
P.
'34, June 19
•fiS, Sept. 16
Lacey, Washington
RT.
'52, June 13
•71, Apr. 21
Richmond
P.
'53, June 7
'66, June 15
Amherst
LOA.
'71, June 20
•75, Oct. 2
Dalton
AP.
'71, May 2
•74, Sept. 23
Pittsfield
AP.
'33, Nov. 3
•57, Oct. 13
Sheffield
RT.
'74, March 10
'75, May 29
Great Barrington
P.
•54, Dec. 10
•62, Jan. 7
Chapel Hill, N. C.
EW
'54, Jan. 9
•fiS.Dec. 12
Lee
P.
'69. April 13
•72, Nov. 15
Hinsdale
P.
'41, June
■70, April 5
Pittsfield
P.
In Care of Association - Keith E. Mann, Newton Centre; James W. Rice, Dalton; Frederick
Skelton, Bangor, Maine; Lisa Anne Teot, Dalton,
Lay Minister - Robert Boleng, Richmond; John H. Hibbard, Pittsfield; Alan C. Macy. Great
Barrington; Constance Morrison, Pittsfield; Warren Norton Scamman, Windsor; Geraldine
Smith, Pittsfield; Phihp H. Smith, Pittsfield; Gordon Dodge Thorpe, Dalton; George Ziegler,
Richmond.
Licentiate - Irene M. Frazier, Pittsfield.
Pastors of another denomination — Paul M. Carr, Full Gospel. Housatonic; James S. Chase.
American Baptist, Egremont; Vincent Anthony Santis, Conservative Congregational Christian
Conference, Becket.
Commissioned Worker - James C. Trefry, Pittsfield.
1977
Associations and Ministers
135
4. CENTRAL ASSOCIATION — Organized May 3, 1970
Composed of four former Associations:
Brookfield, organized June 13, 1821
Middlesex Mendon, organized April 26, 1933 (by union of
Middlesex Southi organized 1828 and Mendon organized 1858)
Middlesex Union, organized May 8, 1853
Worcester, organized April 28, 1963
(by union of Worcester Central, organized April 28, 1852
and Worcester South, organized June 17, 1828)
AREA MINISTER — Representing the Conference:
Rev. Donald A. Simpson, 485 Grove St., Worcester 01605
Number of Churches 113, total membership 28,482
Acton
Acton, South
Ashburnham, Community
Ashby
Ashland, Fed.
Athol
Auburn, First
Auburn, Pakachoag, Community
Ayer, Fed.
BaldwinvUle, Memorial
Barre
Berlin, Fed.
Blackstone, Fed.
Boxborough, UCC
Boylston, First
Brimfield, First
Brookfield, First
Charlton, Fed.
Clinton, First
Clinton, German
Douglas, First
Douglas, East. Second
Dudley, First, Conant Memorial
Fitchburg, Elm Street
Fitchburg, Faith United Parish
Fitchburg, Rollstone
Fitchburg, Trinity
Framingham, Edwards
Framingham, Grace
Framingham, Plymouth
Franklin, Fed.
Grafton, Evangelical
Grafton, South, Union
Groton, Union
Groton, West, Christian Union
•Hardwick, Fed.
•Hardwick, Gilbertville
Harvard, Evangelical
Holden, Chaffin
Holden, First
HoUiston, First
Hopedale, Union Evangelical
Hopkinton, First
Hubbardston
Hudson, Fed.
Lancaster, Evangelical
Leicester, Fed.
Leominster, Christ
Leominster, Pilgrim
Littleton
Lunenburg, United Parish
Marlborough, First
Maynard, Union
Milford, First
Millbury, First
Millbury, Raymond Mem.
Millbury. Second, Fed.
MUlis, Church of Christ
Natick, First
Natick, Eliot, Fed. South
*New Braintree
Norfolk, Fed.
Northboro, Trin.
Northbridge, Center
Northbridge, Rockdale
Oakham, First
Oxford, First
Paxton, First
Pepperell, Community
Petersham, Orthodox
Phillipston
Princeton, First
Royalston, First
Royalston, South, Second
Rutland, First
Sherborn, Pilgrim
Shirley, United Parish
Shrewsbury, First
Southborough, Pilgrim
Southbridge, Elm Street
Spencer, First
Sterling, Fed.
Sturbridge, Fed.
Sudbury, Memorial
Sutton, First
Templeton, First
Townsend
Upton, United Parish
Uxbridge, First Evangelical
Ware, United
Ware, First (inactive)
Warren. Fed.
Webster, United Church
of Christ
Westborough. Evangelical
West Boylston, First
West Brookfield, First
Westford, United Parish
Westminster, First
Whitinsville, VUlage
Winchendon, First (inactive)
Winchendon, United Parish
Worcester. Adams Square
Worcester, Church of Martyrs
Worcester, Bethany
Worcester, Central
Worcester, Chestnut St.
Worcester, First
Worcester, Hadwen Park
Worcester, Hope
Worcester, Lake View
Worcester, Park
Worcester, Pilgrim
Wrentham, Original
•Comprise Tri-Parish Community Church
Moderator, Rev. Catherine Chiffele, First Congregational Church, North Main St., West
Brookfield 01585
Vice Moderator, Mr. David O. Whittemore, 795 Edmands Rd., Framingham 01701
Secretary, Mrs. Arthur M. Klnne, Bacon Hill Rd., Spencer 01562
Registrar, Mr. Earle I. Clemence, 210 May Street. Worcester 01602
Treasurer, Mr. F. Milton Fisher, Box 95, West Main St., Westborough 01581
Gairdner, First Cong'l - received into full membership in Central Association and recog-
nized as a local church of the U.C.C. January 31, 1977
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1977
4. Central Association — Continued
Members
Harold L. Aldrin
Harvey F. Ammerman
Craig V. Anderson
Larry M. Anderson
Howaid A. Andrews
Russell E. Angell
Carlos A. Avila
Edmond C. Babinsky
Jeri D. Babinsky
Avian A. Baillie
Albert H. Bailer
John S. Barber
H. Milton Bartlett
Hollis M. Bartlett
Louis J. Beasley
Ernest T. Berkeley, Jr.
Bruce H. Bowen
Robert P. Brodsky
Kendall H. Brown
C. Paul Bush
Nancy W. Bush
David K. Cain
John N. Cedarleat
Catherine Chiffelle
Charles G. Christiansen
Jerry S. Clausen
George D. Condon, Jr.
John R. Condon
Paul F. Cross
John R. Crowe
M. Eugene Davis
Robert B. Dennett
Thomas E. Dipko
Zaven Dohanian
William E. DuBocq, HI
Tyler E. Dudley
Neil Eichhorn
William L. England
David M. Erickson
James A. Ewen
Donald S. Ewing
Levone H. T. Fairbanks
Robert F. Fenby
Ravmond E. Fiedler
Richard A. Fisher
Robert E. Gibb
Leonard B. Gray
Theodore H. Gregg
Eric W. Grimshaw
Mark W. Gustafson
Winthrop G. Hall
Charles E. Hambrick-Stowe
Elizabeth A. Hambrick-Stowe
Justin J. Hartman
Herald A. G. Hassessian
David J. Heintzelman
Norman G. Helm
Robert S. Henderson
Forrest C. Higgins
Howard P. Horn
Irving E. Howard
J bomas P. Howard
Robert I. Howland
Thomas A. Hunt
Phyllis K. Ingram
Date of
Date of
Ordination
Membership
Residence
Employmeni
'57, June
71, Apr. 29
Hudson
P.
•43, June 11
•,59, Oct. 18
Augusta, Maine
RT.
71, Mar. 26
'76, June 29
Wrentham
P.
•70, Aug. 23
71, Apr. 1
Waltham
OP.
■41, Nov. 28
'65, Jan. 10
Sterling
P.
'42, Nov. 22
74, May 29
Paxton
P.
'42, May 8
■65, May 2
Holyoke
PE.
'76, Dec. 12
'76, Dec. 12
Ashburnham
P.
'74, June 2
77, Mar. 1
Ashburnham
P.
•40, May 3
'68. Nov. 10
Worcester
P.
'30, April 6
■63, Nov. 7
Boylston
RT.
•69, June 22
'*'71, Dec. 1
Leominster
P.
•58, April 25
'62, Sept. 30
W. Boylston
CH.
■12, June 19
■28, May 8
Worcester
PE.
'35, Nov. 10
'58, Nov.
Ayer
RT.
'56, June 3
■75, Apr. 27
Sturbridge
P.
'62, Sept. 7
74. Jan. 30
Maynard
P.
'61, June 7
'62, Mar. 28
Fitchburg
EW.
'73, June 17
76, Feb. 29
Oxford
P.
'50, Nov. 12
'67, Oct. 10
Holden
HW.
'50, Nov. 12
'67 Oct. 10
Holden
OP.
■65. June 27
72, Aug. 10
West Newton
P.
'69, Sept. 28
'75, Oct. 19
Grafton
P.
•65, May 23
'76, Mar. 2
Brookfield
P.
'30, [une 29
■63, Oct. 20
Springfield
PE.
'71, Mar. 14
'71, Mar. 14
Southbridge
P./OR.
'68, Nov. 3
'77 Apr. 14
Framingham
C.W.
'G6, June 12
'68, May 14
Gardner
P.
'42, June 14
'66, April 24
Sherborn
P.
■56, June 11
■64. April 12
Worcester
P./EW
'54, Aug. 19
77, Apr. 24
Fitchburg
P.
'51, Sept. 31
'67, April 23
Natick
P.
'61, May 17
77, Apr. 17
Framingham
P.
'59, June 4
73, Oct. 21
Marlborough
P.
'68, June 2
'76, June 29
Lancaster
P.
'69, Dec. 14
'69, Dec. 14
Worcester
P.
•68. Sept. 22
'68, Sept. 22
Auburn
RT.
'61, June 26
'72, May 31
Worcester
P.
'71, May 23
71, May 23
Worcester
P.
'75, June 22
'75, June 22
Hardwick
P.
■46, Sept. 3
'55 ,Oct. 16
Wayland
P.
•30, May 9
'65, May 2
Sturbridge
RT.
'60, June 5
'64, April 12
Worcester
P.
'39, June 21
■64 ,May 10
Oxford
RT.
71, May 28
73, Apr. 1
Westborough
UC.
'56, Dec. 3
'60, May 3
Natick
RT.
'24, Feb. 20
'58, Apr. 20
Saugus
RT.
'40, Oct. 22
'64. Sept. I
Harvard
P.
'21, Oct. 21
'51
Kissimmee, Fla.
PE.
'72, Sept. 24
'76, June 29
Worcester
P.
•51, March 9
'51, March 9
Worcester
PE.
73, Mar. 3
'76, Mar. 2
Framingham
ST.
■73, Mar. 3
'75, Dec. 1
Framingham
P.
■43, June 6
'61, Nov. 5
Acton
P.
•56, June 1
'67. Nov. 10
Worcester
P.
•56, Oct. 16
'74. Mar. 29
West Boylston
P.
'63, Nov. 10
'72, Oct. 22
Westborough
P.
'69, Nov. 23
'69, Nov. 23
Acton
P.
'43, May 9
■59, Oct. 18
Holliston
EC.
'34, May 27
■69, Oct. 23
Athol
P.
'38, Oct. 4
'74. Sept. 30
Uxbridge
RT.
'56, Nov. 20
'62, Oct. 14
Franklin
P.
'35, Nov. 21
'56, Oct. 28
Webster
RT
'72, July 9
72, July 9
Southborough
P.
•67, Oct. 1
■71, Apr. 25
Milford
P.
1977
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137
4. Central Association — Continued
Members
Robert A. Jackman
Francis R. Kelly
Herbert O. Kelsey, Jr.
William J. Kitto
Dennis R. Knight
John B. Knight
Frederick A. Krackhardt
Gerald L. Kupperschmidt
Daniel Leavitt
Robert D. Loggie
Charles W. Lynehan
Dwight B. MacCormack
William N. Maravell
Ralph E. Marsden
Daniel K. Martin
E. William Mathews
Earl F. Mathewson
David G. Mathieson
Diane O. P. Matthews
Thomas C. Mayne
Archie D. McRee
Arthur H. Melanson
Gordon C. Meiten
John U. Miller
John W. Mingus
John E. Morgan
R. Jerry Morgan
Robert F. Morse
Howard E. Nason
William L. Parsons
Martin W. Perry
Marion R. Phelps
James G. Pirie
Arthur K. Pope
Stanley W. Possell
Clyde L. Powell
Richard S. Pryce
Robert E. Pugh
Edwin A. Randle
P. Yesu Rathnam
David H. Reinke
H. Noel Rettig
Dexter B. Rice
Robert R. Rock
Kurt B. Rohn
Stanley G. Russell
Paul D. Sanderson
Charles S. Sangree
Robert C. Senior
Dustin F. Sheldon
Wayne K. Shontz, Jr.
Arthur J. Siekman
Leonard W. Silvester
Donald A. Simpson
Richard L. Snyder
Richard O. Sparrow
Edgar Sprenger
Margaret 1,. Stoddard
Carlos H. Straight
William A. Sumner
Gordon P. Tate
Alva M. Taylor
Theodore B. Templin
Helen D. Thomas
George F. Tillett
Stephen R. Tucker
William W. Tucker
Edwhi S. Vaeni
Date of
Ordination
•62, June 22
'48, Nov. 28
'62, June 10
'45, May 21
'73, Nov. 25
•50, May 7
•14, Sept. 20
"67, Nov. 19
•52, Sept. 21
•62, Nov. 25
■65, June 20
•60, May 24
■65, May 16
•53. May 4
•60, June 26
■59, Nov. 15
■34, Sept. 20
■74. Feb. 10
•76, Oct. 31
•67, Sept. 10
■67, Nov. 19
'45, June 8
'64, Nov. 15
'76, June 13
■70, June 21
■37, May 27
'60, Dec. 11
'76, Sept. 26
'57, May 26
'55, May 29
'62, Aug. 5
'35, July 2
'55, Dec. 4
•70, Aug. 23
■61, May 28
•71, Oct. 3
•67, Apr. 23
'62, June 8
'57, June 2
•41, Dec. 14
•68, Dec. 7
•73, Dec. 30
•49, Aug. 3
•68, June 23
'76, June 6
'65, June 6
'69, Feb. 2
•52, June 1
•42, Aug. 9
'75, Sept. 14
•54, June 29
•58, Nov. 12
■75, June 1
•47, June 22
•43, May 18
'68, June 9
■57, July 28
•75, June 15
•57, May 19
■23. June 24
•41. Sept. 9
•57, May 26
•69, Jan. 19
•50, Feb. 6
•,57. June 2
•52, June 10
59, June 28
•74, Aug. 4
Date of
Membership
•69, Feb. 16
'72, Oct. 30
'74, Aug. 26
■62. Oct. 10
'74, Sept. 30
■73, Oct. 29
•51, April 22
'67, Nov. 19
■77. Jan. 9
'73, Nov. 18
'71, Nov. 30
•71. Mar. 23
'65, May 16
'70. Dec. 9
•75, Sept. 30
'67, Sept. 1
'72, Apr. 23
'74, Feb. 10
'76, Oct. 31
■69, May 4
■67. Nov. 19
'74, Oct. 29
■66. Jan. 24
•76, June 13
■76, Sept. 29
'64, Oct. 18
'66, Oct. 23
'77, Mar. 29
'57, Oct. 27
'77, Mar. 29
'67, Nov. 10
■51, Oct. 14
'75, Jan. 30
■74, Oct. 29
'74, June 26
■76, Nov. 30
■70. Nov. 15
'71, May 9
'70, May 3
'66, Oct. 23
'68. Dec. 28
'73, Dec. 30
'56 Oct. 21
'71. June 2
'76, June 6
'73, Oct. 28
■70, May 31
'62, Oct. 14
•71, Nov. 30
■75, Dec. 1
•71, Oct. 29
'64, Nov. 20
'75, June
'63, April 28
'76, May 16
'76, Sept. 29
■58. Nov. 2
'75, June 15
'70, May 3
•49, May 1
'71. June 6
'66, Dec. 27
'69, Jan. 19
'66, Dec. 29
•57, June 2
■74, Nov. 17
•75, Jan. 19
'74, Aug. 4
Residence
Employment
Upton
P.
Barre
P.
Warren
P.
Northfield
EW.
Auburn
AP.
Bradford, VT
P.
Berlin
RT.
Natick
EW.
Framingham
P.
Brimfield
P.
Westminster
P.
Rockport
BS.
Lunenburg
RT.
Worcester
APD.
MiUbury
P.
Fitchburg
EW.
Southbridge
P.
Acton
AP.
Needham
P..
So. Natick
CH-P
Littleton
P.
Natick
EW.
Uxbridge
EW.
Franklin
AP.
Townsend
P.
Charlton
P.
Leicester
P.
Southboro
P.
Dyess, Texas
CH.
Clinton
P.
Worcester
P.
So. Dennis
PE.
Marlborough
UC.
Sutton
P.
Worcester
P.
Auburn
AP.
Rutland
P.
Hopedale
P.
Ware
RT.
Princeton
P.
Worcester
CH.
Clinton
P.
West Harwich
UC.
Holden
P.
Uxbridge
P.
Sudbury
P.
Wrentham
CH.
Holliston
P.
Wayland
EW.
Hudson
AP.
No. Leominster
P.
Worcester
EW.
Shirley
P.
Worcester
CW.
Boylston
P.
Whitinsville
P.
Northborough
CH.
Holden
A.P.
Spencer
P.
Westminster
PE.
Petersham
P.
Milford
OP.
Northbridge
P.
Morningdale
BS
Oak Bluffs
EW.
Ashby
P.
Holden
P.
Fitchburg
EW,
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1977
Date of
Date of
Ordination
Membership
Residence
Employment
'54, May 30
'75, Jan. 5
Shrewsbury
P.
'69, June 15
'72, May 30
Groton
P.
'48, June 6
'75, May 29
Allston
P.
'75, June 29
'75, June 29
Pepperell
P.
74, June 9
'74, June 9
Boxborough
P.
'17, Oct. 5
'59, May 4
Wrentham
PE.
'71, June 27
'72, Nov. 19
Pax ton
P.
'62, Feb. 4
'70. Dec. 27
Orleans
P.
■62, Sept. 3
'67, Oct. 15
Winchendon
OP.
'62, June 2
•72, Apr. 5
Framingham
DW.
'72, May 28
'73, Oct. 31
Duxbury
AP.
•69, Aug. 10
'73, Apr. 21
Shrewsbury
AP.
'35, June 18
'53, April 19
Oxford
PE.
•75, June 8
'75, June 8
Holliston
AP.
'67, May 21
'67, May 21
Oakham
P.
Members
Paul V. Varga
Paul E. Wedlock
Albert W. Welch
Stephen W. Welch
J. Stuart Wells
Lionel A. Whiston
Donald D. Whitcomb
James M. Whyte
Harold O. Wilson, Jr.
Robert D. Witham
David A. Woods
David D. Wright
Lloyd R. Yeagle
Jon T. Zappula
LOCAL ORDINATION:
Elwood E. Williams
Associate Members {serving as pastors in our churclies) - George E. Downey, Disciples of Christ;
Richard W. Dupee, Methodist; Richard A. Germaine, Baptist; Lowell R. Kantzer, Baptist; Hugh
Miller, Methodist; Donald J. Rudalevige, Methodist; Philip R. Whitaker, Baptist.
In Care of Association - Gary E. Alger, Holliston; Lucille Blood, Fitchburg; Susan W. Ellis,
Newton Centre; Gabrielle Fackre, Newton Centre; Jamie R, Gustafson, Leicester: Mrs. Karen
L. M. Haringa, Sutton; Elyn C. Maclnnis, Boston; Peter P. Maclnnis, Boston; Ruth W. Martin,
Millbury; Ian Sleeves, Bangor, ME.
Licentiate — Keith A. Karstens, Leominster.
Lay Preachers Emeriti — Robert M. Clogston, East Templeton; Peter Hackett, Northbridge.
NON-MEMBERS serving churches as ministers without Association standing: Theodore Atkin-
son, Auburn First (INT) ; Dennis Cerrotti, Philipston Cong'l; William J. Clark Jr., Templeton
First; Marvin L. Derby, Hopkinton First; Dwight Mexcur, Baldwinville Memorial; William
Miller, Blackstone Fed.; Hubert Reynhout, East Douglas Second (INT); William T. Scott, Jr.,
Ware United; Charles Separk, Fitchburg Rollstone (INT); Thomas G. Thompson, Millbury
Fed.; Donald C, Ward, West Groton Christian Union; James M. Willis, South Royalston, First
and'Second; Clyde S. Wolf, Northborough Trinity.
1977
Associations and Ministers
139
S. ESSEX NORTH — Organized April 30. 1828
AREA MINISTER — Representing the Conference:
Rev. A. Karl Phlllippi, 12 West Main St., Georgetown 01833
Number of Churches 17, total membership 4126
Amesbury, Main St.
Amesbury, Union
Boxford, Second, West
Georgetown, Byfield Parish
Georgetown
Groveland
Haverhill, Armenian Ch.
Haverhill, Bradford
Haverhill, First
Haverhill, Riverside Memorial
HaverhiU. Ward Hill
Haverhill, West
Merrimac
Newbury, First Parish
Newburyport, Belleville
Newburyport, Central
Rowley
Moderator, Mrs. Fredrick Monell, Lake Shore Rd., W. Boxford 01885
Vice Moderator, Mr. Henry L. Farmer, IH, 423 Groveland St., Haverhill 01830
Scribe, Rev. Frank R. Cutter, 1 Hanover St., Newbury 01950
Treasurer, Miss Rose Kochakian, 42 Grove St., Haverhill 01833
Members
Harold B. Bentley
T. Downing Bowler
William E. Boylan
Ellsworth D. Comins
Norman B. Crook
Frank R. Cutter
Robert G. Dana
E. George Hangen
Leon Hermes
Scott Kittredge
Robert J. MacLeod
Paul D. Millin
Harry B. Miner
Youhanna D. Mugar
Philip N_ Nelson
Donald A. Rosenberger
Russell G. Schofield
Philip H. Southwick
Ian Stewart
Orville D. Ullom
David D. Van Strien
William P. Ventimiglia
Duane A. Windemiller
Date o£
Ordination
■29
■47, June 20
'69, Nov. 30
•56, Oct. 7
'65, Oct. 10
■48, Dec. 28
■60
■58, July 6
'65, Nov. 7
'59, June 10
■46, Mar. 8
'66, Nov. 13
'29, Sept. 16
'35, Sept. 15
'68, June 23
'49, March 18
'40, June 9
'59, Nov. 22
'69
'29, April 9
'54, June 6
'72, Dec. 17
'47, June 6
Membership
Date of
'67
■53, Feb. 4
•69, Nov. 30
'67, May 7
'67, Oct. 4
'70, Nov. 4
'68, March 17
'69, Dec. 15
■73. Sept. 22
'69, May 4
•70, Sept. 1
■71, Apr. 20
■57, Dec. 4
■61. April 25
■77, Jan 11
•65, May 2
■77, April 19
•65, Oct. 17
•73, Apr. 30
•69. May 4
•58. Oct. 19
•76, Feb. 24
•60, April 25
Residence
Employment
Arizona
RT.
Plaistow, N. H.
EW.
Byfield
P.
Merrimac
P.
Groveland
P.
Newbury
P.
Groton, VT
OP.
Newburyport
P.
Bradford
P.
Whitefield, Maine
HW.
Newburyport
P.
Rowley
P.
Newbury
RT.
Bradford
P.
Amesbury
P.
Gloucester
BS.
Georgetown
EW.
Georgetown
P.
Amesbury
CH.
Haverhill
RT.
Peterboro, N. H.
P.
Haverhill
P.
Haverhill
EW.
Licentiate - Peter D. Anderson, Ipswich; Charles C. Close, Ipswich.
Local Ordination - Earl A.. Young, Amesbury; A. Lawrence Leathers, Haverhill.
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6. ESSEX SOUTH — Organized May 8, 1827
AREA MINISTER — Representing the Conference:
Rev. A. Karl PhiUippi, 12 West Main St., Georgetown 01833
Number of Churches 31, total membership 10,449
Beverly, Dane Street
Beverly, First, Fed.
Beverly, Immanuel
Beverly, Second
Boxford, First
Danvers, First
Danvers, Maple Street
Essex
Gloucester, Magnolia
Gloucester, Trinity
Hamilton
Ipswich, First Church
Ipswich, Linebrook (Inactive)
Lynn, Bethany
Lynn, Central
Lynn, First
Lynufleld, Com.
Manchester
Marblehead
Middleton
Nahant
Peabody, Second
Peabody, South
Rockport
Salem, Crombie Street
Salem, Tabernacle
Saugus, Cliftondale
Saugus, First
Swampscott
Topsfield
Wenham
Moderator, Mr. Gordon Hamilton, 7 Beacon St., Danvers 01923
Vice Moderator, Rev. Robert Meier, 19 Chase St., Danvers 01923
Scribe, Rev. Warren H. Johnson, 10 Arbor St., Wenham 01984
Treasurer, Mr. Richard Thomgren, 938 Salem St., Lynnfield 01940
Members
J. William Arnold
Eugene R. Arnould
Robert E. Baker
Robert H. Barber
Kelly S. Barge
Oliver k. Black
R. Cameron Borton
William U. Conway
Robert A. Cruickshank
William R. Cunitz
Robert F. Dobson
Westy Egmont
Stephen A. Ekholm
Rex H. Garrett, Jr.
James C. Glasser
Thomas L.. Hall
Alden C. Hebard
Nancy F. Hildonen
Allen Hollis
Charles F. Hood
George M. Hooten, Jr.
William R. Huber
J. Calvert Hudson
Charles N. Hume
Warren H. Johnson
Edward A. Jones
Katharine M. Kent
Ronald G. Kent
Leonard Kohlhofer
Kenneth Arne Larsen
E. Richard Leng
Christopher A. Lyons
Howard H. MacMuUen
James C. Marshall
James McCloy, Jr.
Robert L. Meier
Charles C_ Navle
Joseph Neville
Lester I. Newman
Edmund W. Nutting
Date o£
Date of
Ordination
Membership
Residence
Employment
■47,
■73, Aug. 26
Gloucester
P.
■75, June 29
'75, June 29
Marblehead
EW.
'69, June 8
'69, June 8
Beverly
EW.
'36, May 20
'70, Nov. 17
Peabody
P.
'73, Nov. 25
'76, April 6
Atlanta, GA
uc.
'33, June
Winchester
AP.
'61, Nov. 30
•74, Jan. 20
Rockport
P.
■71, Sept. 21
■76, Mar. I
Danvers
P.
■71, Dec. 5
'71, Dec. 5
Wakefield
P.
'75, June 1
■75, June 1
Marblehead
AP.
'61, June 11
'64, April 12
Ips%vich
P.
'71, June 13
'71, June 13
Peabody
P.
'76, Nov, 21
'76, Nov, 21
Newton Centre
CH.
'75, Oct. 26
'76, Oct. 19
Beverly
CH..
•43, May 23
'60, Oct. 16
Beverly
P.
'70, Nov. 15
'75, Apr. 27
Beverly
P.
'53. April 19
'69, May 4
Hyannis
P.
'46, Nov. 3
■47. Oct. 26
Rockport
UC.
'59, Oct. 4
'71, Oct. 24
Swampscott
P.
'50, Sept. 24
'57. Oct. 6
Beverly
AP.
'47, Oct. 21
•62, Feb. 25
Marblehead
P.
'65
'72, Oct. 17
Boxford
P.
'28, June 20
■50. Oct. 22
St. Petersburg, Fla.
RT.
'58, June 8
■66, Oct. 16
Saugus
P.
'54, Oct. 31
■68, May 5
^Venham
P.
'26, Feb. 26
■40. Mav 12
Holly Hill, Fla.
PE.
'30
'70, Sept. 25
Marblehead
RT.
'72, June 18
'72, June 18
Danvers
AP.
■53, June 21
'70. M.iy 6
Topsfield
P.
■74, June 2
'74, June 2
Beverly
AP.
■73, Mar. 26
'73, Mar. 26
Middleton
P.
■57, June 28
•58, March 18
Wheaton, III.
PD,
•71
•76, Feb 26
Marblehead
AP.
■40, Sept. 29
■45, Jan! 25
Lynnfield
P.
'62, June 25
'68, Oct. 20
Manchester
P.
'53, Nov. 1
'64, Nov. 22
Danvers
P.
•77, April 24
'77, April 24
Marblehead
P.
'76, June 6
'76, Oct. 19
Danvers
AP.
•49. June 19
'59, Dec. 19
Manchester
EW.
■49, June 10
'57, Oct. 6
Lanesville
DW.
1977
Associations and Ministers
141
J. Yorke Peeler, Jr.
A. Karl Phillippi
Delwyn R. Rayson
Darrell A. Reeder
Edwin C. Remaly
David G. Runnion
Jay D. Schmidt
Ralph E. Short
William H. Simpson
Charles H. Snyder
Edward F. Swansburg
Benjamin W. Thurber
Thomas B. Walter
Arthur F. White
Arthur S. Wonson, Jr.
6. Essex
South — Continued
•61
•74, Oct. 6
Beverly
P.
•43, Dec. 5
•66, Oct. 16
Topsfield
CW.
•45
•71, Oct. 24
Marblehead
RT.
•65, April 29
'68, May 5
Beverly
OP.
•61, Oct. 8
74. April 3
Salem
P.
'73, July 1
'73, July 1
Gloucester
OP.
•75, Apr. 20
•75. Apr. 20
Topsfield
AP.
•62, Nov. 4
•62, Nov. 4
Staunton, Virginia
EW.
•55, June 12
•61, Jan. 29
Lynnfield
P.
■70, June 14
'70. June 14
Wheaton, III.
AP.
•56, Jan. 19
•63, May 5
Nahant
P.
•59
•71, Oct. 31
So. Hamilton
P.
•71, Nov. 21
'71, Nov. 21
Beverly
P.
'62, Nov. 4
'63, May 26
Boxford
OR.
•75, Mar. 9
•75, Mar. 9
Essex
P.
In Care of Association - James D. Audlin, Newton; William M. Bigelow, Jr., West Africa; David
M. Blossom, Bangor, Maine; Marcia Ann Dorey. Middleton; Charles Glerum, Somerville; John
H. Hutchinson, Newton Upper Falls; Merrill B. Kohlhofer, Newton; Leslie Leavitt, Beverly;
Roger A. Lier, Beverly; James B'.. Stewart, Middleton; Dereen C.. Vanderlinde, So. Hamilton.
Commissioned Worker — Russell H. Palmer, Peabody.
Pastor of another deno^mination — Stephen L. Swecker, Lynn — United Methodist.
142
Associations and Ministers
1977
7. FRANKLESr — Organized October 10, 1843
AREA MINISTER — Representing the Conference:
Rev. James L. Lancaster, 24 Churchill Street, Amherst 01002
Number of Churches 28, total membership 3683
Ashfield
Bemardston, United
Buckland
Charlemont, Federated
Conway, United
Deerfield, First
Deerfield, South
Erving
Gill
Greenfield, First
Greenfield, Robbins Memorial
Greenfield, Second
Hawley, First (inactive)
Hawley, Second
Heath
Montague, First
Montague, Millers Falls
Montague, Turners Falls
New Salem, Central
Northfleld
Orange, Central
Orange, Com. North
Shelburne, First
Shelburne Falls, Trinity
Church
Sunderland
Warwick
Wendell (inactive)
Whately
Moderator, Mrs. Audrey Famnm, 106 Riddell St., Greenfield 01301
Vice Moderator, Rev. David G. Christensen, Jr., No. Silver Lane, Sunderland 01375
Scribe-Treasurer, Rev. Michael J. Magnire, 250 North Main St., So. Deerfield 01373
Auditor, Mrs. Glenys F. Lemere, 66 DeU St., Turners Falls 01376
Date of
Members
Ordination
Frederico Agnir
•71, June
H. Alfred Allenby
'52, July 13
Kenrick M. Baker
■48, June 13
Henry M. Bartlett
'27, June 23
Elida F. Bascom
'24
Eric W. Bascom, Sr.
'38
James A. Bronwell
'70,
David G. Christensen, Jr.
■68, June 2
Thomas S. Cleaver
'18, June 2
Eleanor W. Cronk
'59, Oct. 11
Lance C. Dallaire
■76, Nov. 20
Lloyd H. Dunham
'60
James R. Kelley
'59. June 14
Deane R. Lanphear
■61, Feb. 19
Dennis E. LeBlanc (Baptist)
76, Oct. 26
Roy Leo
•58
Michael J. Maguire
■75, June 1
Howard E. Munson
'46, May 3
Ben E. J. New
'53, Oct. 25
David Ray
'69, May
Edward Roberts, (Methodist,'
Dennis Roth
•67
Arthur W. Chaw
'56, June 4
Timothy Steeves
'73,
Judson Stent
'40, Oct. 27
James Stirling, III
'67
Arthur N. Sweeney
'55, May 22
Frederick C. Wilson
'22, May 24
Date of
Membership
'75, Apr. 27
•66, May 15
■56, Oct. 21
'65, Jan. 17
'65, April 6
'65, April 6
'76, Mar. 11
'68, June 2
'50
'71, Dec. 3
■76, Nov, 20
'74, Sept. 8
'60, April 24
'72, Sept. 21
'76, Mar. 4
'68, Jan. 14
'75, June 1
'73, Mar. 28
'69, Mar. 25
'72, May 2
'68, April 3
'60, June 26
•42, Sept. 30
'74, Aug. 26
'71, Mar. 25
'62, Oct. 21
Residence Employment
Greenfield
Mt. Hermon
Geneva
Deerfield
Concord, N. H.
Concord, N. H.
Turners Falls
Sunderland
Florida
Shelburne Falls
Orange
Greenfield
Providence, R. I.
Mt. Hermon
GiU
Greenfield
So. Deerfield
Conway
Shelburne Falls
Warwick
Bernardston
E. Northfield
North Orange
Heath
Amherst
Millers Falls
Greenfield
E. Northfield
EW.
EW.
EC,
RT.
RT.
RT.
P.
P.
RT.
RT.
P.
P.
EW.
EW.
AP.
P.
P.
P.
P.
P.
P.
EW.
P.
PD.
EW.
P.
P.
RT.
In Care of Association - Thomas L. Bentley, Newton; Jane Dallaire, Orange.
Lay Ministers - Mrs. Donald Howes, Ashfield; Chester G, Seamans, Northfield.
Lay Pastor — Harry Erickson, Northfield.
Pastors of another denomination serving Franklin Association churches without standing • John
Geer, Charlemont, Methodist; James Moore, Conway, Southern Baptist; Ronald Evans, Deerfield,
Society of Friends; Timothy Steeves, Heath, Episcopal.
Pastors from another denominaton serving Franklin Association churches with standing • Edward
Roberts, Methodist clergyman, serving the United church of Bernardston; Dennis E. LeBlanc,
Baptist clergyman serving as associate pastor of Second Congregational Church, Greenfield.
Pastors serving Franklin Association churches holding standing elsewhere - The Rev. Raymond
J. Cosseboom of Hampshire Association serving the Central Congregational Church in New
Salem.
1977
Associations and Ministers
143
8. HAMPDEN — Organized December 4, 1850
AREA MINISTER — Representing the Conference:
Rev. James L. Lancaster, 24 Churchill Street, Amherst 01002
Number of Churches 40, total membership 17,059
Agawam
Agawam, Feeding Hills
Blandford, First
Chester, First
Chester U.C.C, Second
Chicopee, First
Chicopee, Third, Fed.
East Longmeadow
Granville, First Fed.
GranvUle, West
Hampden, Fed.
Holyoke, Grace United
Holyoke, Second
Longmeadow
Ludlow, First
Ludlow, Union
Monson
Montgomery, Community
Palmer, Second
Palmer, Thomdike
Palmer, Three Rivers
South Hadley Falls
Southwick
Springfield, East
Springfield, Emmanuel
Springfield, Faith
Springfield, First
Springfield, Foster Mem'l
Springfield, Hope
Springfield, Indian Orchard
Springfield, St. John's
Springfield, South
Springfield, Union
Tolland
Westfield, First
Westfield, Second
West Springfield. First
West Springfield, Mittineague
WUbraham, Grace Union,
North
Wilbraham, United
Moderator, Mr. Charles H. Heyl, 45 Federal St., Agawam 01001
Vice Moderator, Rev. Erie W. Bascom Jr., 52 Sumner Ave., Springfield 01108
Scribe, Rev. Philip H. Ward, 105 Springfield St., Chicopee 01013
Registrar, Rev. John W. Ames, 45 Maple St., Springfield 01108
Treasurer, Mr. V. Paul Keith, 1233 Westfield St., West Springfield 01089
Members
John W. Ames
Charles W. Barnes
Eric W. Bascom, Jr.
Bruce O. Breuer
Robert G. Bruns
Floyd C. Bryan
William A. Chace, Jr.
Kenneth A. Childs
Herbert H. Deck, Sr.
Gary A. DeLong
Frederick F. Driftmier
Sanford Fasth
Roger C. Fischer
Lawrence C. Foard, Jr.
Helen G. Galazka
Gilbert H. Harttree
Charles E. Ihloff
Mrs. Winifred C. Jones
Saul E. Katz
Malcolm D. Kilbom
Nevin M. Kirk
Charles W. Kirkpatrick
Robert Kyte
Delwin R. Lehmann
Jeffrey M. Lewis
Herbert F. Loomis
Neal G. Lund
Date of
Ordination
'56, Aug. 19
•55, May 27
'54, May 9
'65, June
"68, June 2
'49, June 26
'54, June 20
'68, June
'21, Oct.
'70. May 18
•45, May 18
'58. June 1
'61. June U
'60, June 13
'40, June
'69, Oct. 26
'59
'67. Oct. 22
'75, April 20
'63, Jan.
'45. Feb. 18
'50, June 29
•73, Aug. 26
'47, June 8
'71
'18, Dec. 10
'67
Date of
Membership
•68, Oct. 13
•63, May 5
'65, March 28
'76, June 1
•70, April 5
'64, May 24
'70, Oct. 4
'68, Oct. 13
'60, May 1
'70, Oct. 25
•55, Oct. 9
'71, Mar. 7
■68, Feb. 4
•74, Feb. 15
■69, May 18
•75, Oct. 7
'74, Dec. 13
•67, Oct. 22
•75, April 20
'74, Mar. 20
•63, Sept. 9
'71, May 23
•73, Aug. 26
•66, Oct. 9
'74 April 15
'55. Oct. 9
'74, Mar. 10
Residence Employment
Longmeadow
AP.
Springfield
OP.
Springfield
P.
Springfield
P.
North Wilbraham
P.
Agawam
P.
Monson
P.
Springfield
CH.
Springfield
RT.
Longmeadow
P.
Springfield
P.
Hampden
P.
Westfield
P.
Westfield
EW.
Ludlow
P.
E. Longmeadow
P.
South Hadley Falls
P.
Wilbraham
DE.
E. Longmeadow
AP.
Holyoke
P.
Springfield
P.
Ludlow
P.
Wilbraham
AP.
Springfield
P.
Springfield
P.
Springfield
RT.
Longmeadow
P.
144
Associations and Ministers
1977
Members
David H. MacLeod
John H. MiUer
George B. Murchie
Quentin L. Peacock
Wilbur B. Sadleir
Clarke B. Schaaf
Glen R. Schwarz
Carlyle A. Smith
J. Lincoln Thomas
C , Elizabeth Thwing
William P. ToUey
Emery L. Wallace
Ronald E. Wallen
Philip H. Ward
Peter A. Wells
H, Ellsworth White
Tadanori Yamashita
Paul W. Zeckhausen, Jr.
8. Hampden
— Continued
Date of
Date of
Ordination
Membership
Residence
Employment
73, June 10
'75, Dec. 2
Springfield
AP.
■29, May 23
'35, May 7
Springfield
PE.
'61, Oct. 3
'69, Dec. 7
Holyokc
OP.
•58, Oct. 26
'71, Nov. 9
Westfield
P,
'57, June 9
■74, Dec. 3
Feeding Hills
P.
'60, May 15
•65, Oct. 20
Longmeadow
P.
'50, June 25
■63, Oct. 8
E. Springfield
r.
'64, Oct. 25
•69, July 25
West Springfield
P.
'26, April 14
•27, May 4
Concord, N. H.
RT.
■76, June 20
'76, June 20
Greenville, PA
AP.
'57, Mar. 3
•68. Sept. 24
South wick
P.
'30, Oct. 1
■53, Oct. 18
Ludlow Center
RT.
'70, June 28
'73, Oct. 30
Holyoke
P.
'39, Feb. 10
•71, Oct. 19
Chicopee
P.
'74, May 12
•74, Nov. 17
Springfield
AP.
'65, Dec. 5
•76, Oct.23
Chicopee
P.
•62, Mar. 28
•64, Dec. 31
South Hadley
EW.
'57, June 2
'67, June 17
Wilbraham
P.
In Care of Association - Florea Britch, Willbraham; Karen Brockney, Newton Centre; Frederick
A, Francis, Princeton, N. J.; Janet Taylor Gibbs, Auburndale; Richard G. Leavitt, Newton
Centre; Lawrence E. Munn, Sausalito, Cal.; Richard H_ Tucker, Bangor, Maine.
Lay Preacher — Frederick P. Hewitt, Springfield.
Privilege of Call — Emeison W. Smith, Hawaii.
1977
Associations and Ministers
145
9. HAMPSHIRE
Organized 1865; Hampshire, East, 1860.
Reorganized 1927
AREA MINISTER — Representing the Conference:
Rev. James L. Lancaster, 24 Churchill Street, Amherst 01002
Number of Churches 28, total membership 5187
Amherst, First
Amherst, Hope
Amherst, North
Amherst, Second
Amherst, South
Belchertown
Chesterfield
Cummington, VUIage
Cummington, West
Easthampton
Granby
Hadley, First
Hadley, Second, North
Hatfield
Huntington, First
Leverett
Northampton, Edwards
Northampton, First
Pelham, United
Peru
Plainfleld
Shutesbury
Southampton
South Hadley
Westhampton, Easthampton
R.F.D.
Williamsburg
WUliamsburg, Haydenville
Worthington
Moderator, Rev. Worth Noyes, Chesterfield 01012
Vice-Moderator, Mr. Charles L. Kirkpatrick, South Hadley 01075
Scribe, Rev. Mervyn M. Morse, Main St., Southampton 01073
Registrar, Rev. Mervyn M. Morse, Main St., Southampton 01073
Treasurer, Mr. Louis R. Morrell, 36 Morgan Circle, Amherst 01002
Members
George R. Bach
Kenneth D. Beckwith
Robert F. Berkey
Osmond j. Billings
Charles P. Blakney
John D. Button
Thomas C. Carlton
James A. Carmichael
A. Burns Chalmers
Raymond J. Cosseboom
Harold W. Curtis
Thomas S. Derr
Franklin A. Dorman
R. Christensen Dowell
William E. Dudley
Charles R. Farrell
I. Gordon Ferguson
J. W. Fiegenbaum
Margaret L. Frerichs
Allen H. Gates
Robert A. Gessert
Richmond K. Greene
Philip S. Hall
Darrell W. Holland
Robert S. Hopkins, Jr.
Roderic W. Hurlburt
Arnold M. Kenseth
James L. Lancaster
William R. Mark
Donald S. Mathison
Charles E. McEwan
Philip F. McKean
Mervyn M. Morse
R. Leroy Moser
Kenneth E. Nichols
Worth H. Noyes
Stanley J. Parker
Bradford F. Purdy
David D. Rose
Lois F. Rose
Carl M. Sangree
Douglas G. Small
Gifford H. Towle
Jonathan G. Tuttle
John Gregory Tweed
Leslie R. Wadsworth
Jerome H. Wood
Richard A. Wyanski
Date of
Date of
Ordination
Membership
■60
•71, May 2
■24, Nov. 19
'49, Oct. 16
'55, June 5
•66, May 1
■03, Oct. 4
'54, May 2
'51, Dec.
'70, Sept. 29
'66, Sept. 25
'70, Dec. 22
'75, Dec. 7
■77
'62, July 29
'66, May 1
'29. Nov. 22
'31, April 14
'33, July 25
'64, Nov. 5
•16, June 27
'59, Oct. 4
■56
■64, May 3
•66, May 29
■66, Oct. 2
■61, May
'64, Dec.
'15, Oct.
'50, May 7
'61
'71, May 2
'54, Apr. 25
'73, Sept. 18
'53
'70, April 17
'48
'72, May 21
'21, May 27
'50, March 16
'53, Nov. 22
'55, Oct. 9
■56, May 28
•63, May 5
'59
'71, Oct. 31
'60, Feb. 14
•61, Oct. 1
'70, Nov. 29
•70, Nov. 29
'29
■66, May 1
'44, Nov. 15
■47, Oct. 28
'39, Nov. 8
'54, May 2
'76, Oct. 24
'76, Oct. 19
'55, Feb. 20
'72, Oct. 22
'60, June 5
■62
•71, Oct. 31
'41
'67, Dec. 1
■50, May 20
■76, May 23
■65
■69, Dec. 3
■70, Nov 8
'74, April 23
'67, June 18
•67, June 18
'76, June 20
■76, June 20
'41, yune
■63, Oct. 6
■73, Feb , 4
'76, Nov. 1
■21. Sept. 6
'22, March 20
'72, Feb. 27
'72, Feb. 27
'34, June 18
'36, April 28
■67, Sept. 24
'67, Sept. 24
'67
'75, Oct. 6
'53, June 28
•62, May 6
'60, Oct. 23
'67, May 7
•70
'72, Sept. 23
Residence Employment
Belchertown
BS.
Amherst
RT.
So. Hadley
EW.
Sharon
RT.
So. Hadley
P.
Easthampton
P.
Hatfield
P.
Amherst
EW.
Center Sandwich, N.H.
RT.
Leverett
RT.
Belchertown
RT.
Northampton
EW.
Amherst
OR.
Address Unknown
OR.
East Leverett
PE.
Amherst
P.
Williamsburg
P.
South Hadley EW
. & P.
Hadley
OP.
Hatfield
RT.
Washington, D. C.
OP.
Hastings-on-Hudson, N.
y. EW
N. Amherst
p.
Bay Village, Ohio
OP.
Amherst
p.
Southampton
RT.
Amherst
p.
Granby
CW.
Southampton
p.
Sunderland
p.
Cummington
p.
Amherst OP. &
EW.
Easthampton
RT.
Northampton
P.
R.F.D. Easthampton
P.
Chesterfield
P.
Hadley
P.
Belchertown
P.
Wellesley
EC.
Stockbridge
P.
West Cummington
RT.
Worthington
P.
Amherst
RT.
Amherst
EC.
Northampton
P.
Granby
UC.
Worthington
P.
Granby
P.
In Care of Association — Richard W. Blakney, South Hadley; Kathryn Pedersen, Easthampton.
Lay Ministers - Miriam S. Howland, Southampton; Henry Wescott, Huntington.
146
Associations and Ministers
1977
10. METROPOLITAN BOSTON — Organized April 12, 1964
by union of SUFFOLK NORTH, organized May 23, 1861; SUFFOLK SOUTH,
organized May 13, 1861; SUFFOLK WEST, organized November 17, 1873;
and WOBURN, organized September 5, 1848.
AREA MINISTER — Representing the Conference:
Rev. Charles H. Harper, 14 Beacon St.. Boston 02108
Number of Churches 94, total membership 39,129
Arlington, Park Ave.
Arlington, Pleasant St.
Bedford
Belmont, First Armenian
Belmont, Payson Park
Belmont, Plymouth
Belmont, Waverly, First
Boston, Church of the
Covenant, Fed.
Boston, Grace, Fed.
Boston, Mount Vernon
Boston, Old South
Boston, Park St.
Boston, Allston
Boston, Brighton, Evang.
Boston, Cbarlestown
Boston, Dorchester, . Columbia
Point Christ. Center, UCC
Boston, Dorchester, Pilgrim
Boston, Dorchester, Second
Boston, Forest Hills
Boston, Hyde Park
Boston, J. Plain, Boylston
Boston, J. Plain, Central
Boston, Roxbury, Eliot
Boston, Roxbury, Highland
Boston, Roxbury, St. Mark
Boston, West Roxbury
Brookline, Harvard
Burlington
Cambridge, First
Cambridge, North
Cambridge, Pilgrim
Cambridge, Prospect
Canton
Chelsea
Concord, Trinitarian
Concord, Union, West
Dedham, Allin
Dedham, Riverdale
Dover, d.f.
Everett, First
Everett, Mystic Side
Foxboro
Lexington, Hancock
Lexington, Pilgrim
Lincoln
Lynnfield, Centre
Maiden, First
Medfield
Medford, Mystic
Medford, North St. Union
Medford, Union
Medford, West
Melrose, First
Melrose Highlands
Milton, East
Milton, First
Needham
Newton, Eliot
Newton, Anbnmdale
Newton Highlands
Newton, Newtonville, Central
Newton, Waban, Union
Newton, West, Second
North Reading
Norwood
Quincy, Bethany
Quincy Point
Quincy, First, Sqaantnm
Quincy, No. Quincy, Memorial
Quincy, West
Quincy, Wollaston
Quincy, Wollaston, Union
Reading
Somerville, Broadway
SomerviUe, First
SomerviUe, Prospect IDD
Stoneham
Wakefield
Walpole, United
Walpole, East, Union
Waltham, First
Waltham, Lakeview
Watertown, Armenian
Watertown, Phillips
WeUesley
WeUesley Hills
Weston
Westwood, d.f.
Winchester, First
Winchester, Second
Winthrop
Woburn, First
Woburn, Montvale
Woburn, North
Moderator, Mrs. Daniel Novotny, 560 Pleasant St., Belmont 02178
Vice Moderator, The Rev. Harold Fohlin, Union Cong'l Church, 148 Haverhill St,
No. Reading 01864
Scribe, Rev. George Tyson, 22 Tewksbury St., Winthrop 02152
Registrar, Rev. Reinhold Abele, 134 Grant St., P.O. Box 23, Lexington 02173
Treasurer, Mr. Sydney J. Neal, 112 South St., Medfield 02052
Members
R. Reinhold Abele
William B. Abernethy
Craig Bailey Adams
Kenneth Almeida
Fanner F. Anderson
Wayne A. Anderson
David A. Andes
Francis W. Archer
Harold L. Arends
Francis C. Argento
Eugene S. Ashton
Bedros Baharian
Dennis Bailey
John D. Banks
Robert I. Barber
Paul E. Barnes
Evelyn S. Bates
Richard W. Bauer
R. Ernest Bayes
Emil Charles Beck
Fred D. Bennett
Roger £. Berthold
John M. Billinsky
John M. Billinsky, Jr.
Alfred B. Bingham, jfr.
Ill
Date of
Ordination
•60
■64
'67
■70
■75, Apr. 6
'66, Dec. 4
'69. May 25
'68, Dec. 8
■31, June 21
'07, Oct. 13
•39, May 24
'42, May 24
'74, Sept.
'40, June 25
'57, June 25
'49, May 20
'48, May 30
'59, Sept. 27
'08, July 12
■51, May
'34, Oct. 30
"71, June 6
•44
•72, June 18
•64, Oct. 18
Date of
Membership
'71, Mar. 23
'76, Feb. 24
'73, Oct. 16
'75, Sept. 16
■75, Apr. 6
■66, Dec. 4
■69, May 25
•73, Mar. 30
■60, Oct.
'17, Feb. 14
■49, April 24
'44, Nov. 15
■74, Oct.
■54 ,Nov. 22
•66, Jan. 25
'59, Oct. 18
'63, May 5
'65, Jan. 24
•35, April 10
•68, May 14
•40, Oct. 15
'71, June 6
'55, May 1
•72. June 18
•64, Oct. 18
Residence
Employment
Lexington
OP.
WeUesley
P.
WeUesley
P.
Waltham
P.
Stoneham
AP.
Weston
AP.
Philadelphia, Pa.
OP.
Wollaston
P.
Medford
P.
Newtonville
RT.
Auburn, Maine
EW.
Quincy
P.
Jamaica Plain
P.
Quincy
P.
Melrose
CH.
Reading
P.
Winchester
RT.
W. Newton
P.
Cambridge
CH.
Needham
CW.
Nantucket
RT.
Newton
VC.
Newtoii Centre
EW.
Waltham
VC.
Lubbock, Texas
p.
1977
Associations and Ministers
147
Metropolitan Boston — Continued
Members
Floyd H. Black
Oliver K. Black
Edward B. Blackman
Everett C. Blake
George Bland
Daniel Bliss
Henry W. Bock
]. Everett Bodge
Dudne M. Breeze
William H. Brittain
Harold O. J. Brown
Harold R. Bursey
Cameron W. Byrd
Baldwin W. Callahan
'Anthony Campbell
Wilbin D. Canaday, Jr.
Ross Cannon
Dwight L. Cart
Wallace Cedarleaf
John R. Chapman
bcene D. Clark
Esther V. Clark
Henry H. Clark
Henry W. Clark
William W. Clark
Winston E.. Clark
Paul C. Ciayton
Roger P. Cleveland
John Coakley
Robert W. Coe, Jr.
Alan R. Cohen
Edward M. Condit
Edward H. Coombs
James W. Crawford
Harold C. Criswell, Jr.
J. Osborne Crowe
Richard Cidbertson
John E. Cupples
Emerson L. Curry
Arthur R. Curtis
Jack Daniel, Jr.
Malcolm H. Davie
Herbert R. Davis
Norman S. Davis
Walter B. Davis
•David S. deRogatis
Ashley W. Doane
Richard L. Dodds
Robert C. Dodds
Raymond A. Dudley
Paul L. Duhamel
Robert R. Dunn
James Eckels
John T. Eller
Lowell Erickson
Gabriel J. Fackre
Wesner Fallaw
Lowell D. Ferris
Stephen C. Fisher
John P. Fit75immons
Harold B. Fohlin, Jr.
C. Victor Ford
Peter Foss
Date o£
Date of
Ordination
Membership
•17, May 22
■26, April 14
•33, June
'77, Mar,. 15
•59, Oct. 8
■01, Oct. 18
•27
■73, June 18
•75, Oct. 5
■75, Oct. 5
•26, Oct. 26
'58, May 11
'18
■57, May 12
•44
■()7. Nov.
'63, June 16
'70, Nov. 17
'4i
■63, Nov. 15
•58, Dec. 14
■58, Dec. 14
•23, Nov. 18
■54, Sept. 26
■60
■68, April U
•22, March 14
■50, April 30
'75, Mar. 18
■45, May 27
•57, Nov. 10
•34, Nov. 20
■55, May 1
•28, Oct. 5
'53, April 30
'51
■70, May 19
•33, Oct. 24
■63, Nov. 3
■61, Oct. 1
'64, Nov.
'38, May 11
'38, May 11
•40, Nov. 27
'55 ,Dec.
'71, June 20
'71, June 20
'38, May 11
'57, Oct. 20
'54
■59, Nov. 15
■74, Feb. 19
■29, April 24
'49, April 24
'74, Nov. 24
■74, Nov. 24
'41, June 20
■42, May 8
'67, July 9
'67, July 9
'31, Oct. 15
■40, April 9
'68
■70, Oct. 20
•62, June 3
'"4. June 16
'68, May 26
'72, Apr. 18
■30, Oct. 20
■70, Nov. 17
'70, June 7
■70. June 7
'69, June 15
■69, June 15
■24
'54, Sept. 26
'71, Feb. 14
'71, Feb. 14
'73, Dec. 9
■73, Dec. 9
'51
■57, May 12
'60
'73, Nov. 20
'29
■47, May 21
•54, Nov.
■71, Sept. 21
•42
■75, Feb. 18
'59, May 24
■69, Jan. 21
'61
'71, Jan. 19
'48
■75, Mar. 18
'19, Aug. 4
■52, April 27
■66
'72, Sept. 14
'59, May
■67, Jan. 24
'59
■68, Oct. 15
'69, June I
■69, June I
'56, Aug. 22
■66. April 26
'48
'71, Feb. 23
•42, Oct. 19
'49, May 3
'66, Nov. 27
'66, Nov. 27
■72, Nov. 18
•75, Jan. 21
•33, Sept. 18
•39, April 18
■60, Sept. 25
•66, Feb. 13
'57
•71, Jan. 19
■75, Feb. 2
•75, Feb. 2
Residence Employ
ment
Arlington
RT.
Winchester
AP.
Roxbury
HW.
W^aban
RT.
Lynnfield
AP.
Orlando, Fla.
RT.
Penney Farms, Fla.
RT.
Andover
P.
Newton Highlands
P.
Lowell
RT.
Switzsrlaiid
OR.
Newtonville
RT.
Newton Centre
P.
Newtonville
RT.
Roxbury
P.
Belmont
OP.
Yarmouth Port
PE.
Maine
RT.
Scituate
OR.
Belmont
P.
Dover
P.
Newton
UC.
Lexington
P.
Topsfield
EW.
Newton
UC.
Cambridge
P,
Needham
P.
Wiltshire, England
RT.
Medford
P.
California
RT.
Harvard
OP.
So. ]Voodstocli, VI.
BS.
Sharon
CH.
Boston
P.
Arlington
P.
Wakefield
RT.
Barrington, R. I.
HW.
Jamaica Plain
OP.
Hebron, Nova Scotia
RT.
Quincy
AP.
Andover
P.
Concord, N. H.
RT.
Newton
P.
Dedham
RT.
Winchester
P.
Wellesley
AP.
E. Candia, N. H.
UC.
So. Natick
AP.
Boston
OP.
Salem, Oregon
RT.
Somerville
OR.
Mexico
OR.
Andover
CH.
Newton Centre
OP.
Boston
EC.
Newton Centre
EW.
Auburndale
RT.
Wisconsin
UC.
West Newton
UC.
Bradenton, Florida
RT.
No. Reading
P.
Waltham
CH.
Medford
P.
148
Associations and Ministers
Metropolitan Boston — Continued
1977
Members
Myron W. Fowell
Forster Freeman
Charles D. Friou
Clarence W. Fuller
Barbara Gerlach
Dante Germanotta
Chandler W. Gilbert
Marilyn Franck Glenn
Richard Glessner
Nicholas G. Granitsas
William P. Gray
Thomas G. Green
Robert T. Gregg
H. William Gregory
Wells B. Grogan
Jolni J. Gunther, III
Allen Hackett
Perry E. Haines, Jr.
Norman Hall
Rol)ert M. Hall
Meredith B. Handspicker
Charles H. Harper
Jolin A. Harrer
Pierson P. Harris
M. Hunter Harrison
Joanne Hartunian
Vavtan Hartunian
Stuart C. Haskins
Charles W. Havice
Roger Hazel ton
Ernest S. Heeren
John A. Heidt
Charles P. Heineman
William R. Heinrich, Jr.
Michael L. C. Henderson
Verne E. Henderson
C. Robert Hibshman
Jolin R. S. Higgins
•Larry Hill
A. Lee Hocutt
William L. Holladay
Charles T. Houghtlin
Judson D. Howard
William T. Howe
David C. Huffman
Sumathi D. Iswaradevan
Peter B. Ives
A-farshall Jenkins
Frank T. fensen
Boyd M. Johnson, Jr.
James Johnston
Jeffrey Johnson
Chester E. Jones
John P. Jones
Reka Kaetzel
Samuel Kaetzel
Marion E. Kanaly
Frederick Kirschenmann
Nancy Klassen
W. Allan Knight
David Kreider
Samuel L. Laviscount
Charles C. Lemert
Edward W. W. Lewis
Merton E. Libby
William R. Loesch
Ley L. Long
Robert E. Luccock
Joseph C. MacDonald
Douglas M. Macintosh
Date o£
Ordination
■25, May 14
■50
•61
'40, Sept. 19
•71
•54, May 14
'51, Oct. 14
'77, Jan. 23
'58, Oct. 12
'74, Nov. 10
'54, April 4
•55
'69
'66
'52, May 18
'63, May 5
'31, Sept. 27
•40
'70, Oct. 18
•59, June 14
•57
'62, March 4
'18, Oct. 28
■23
'18, June 21
'74. May 26
'59, Sept. 27
'29, June 29
■27
'34
•49
•46, March 21
•44, June 18
•65
•74 June 2
•56, Mar. 18
'65, Jan. 31
•64, Nov. 1
•61
•42
'52
'76, Oct. 31
'41, June 16
'28, Dec. 10
'76, Mar. 21
'76, May 23
•72, Oct. 29
•34, June
•32
•56, Sept. 20
'75, Sept. 28
•75, July 27
•43, March 23
•38, Aug. 14
•48, Oct.
•46, Aug. 11
•76, Nov. 21
•60
•74
'63, May 15
•64
'17, Nov. 11
'63, Oct. 27
•39
•36
•68, June 9
'36, April 21
'41
•20, May 14
'34, June 10
Date of
Membership
•60, Oct. 17
'73, Sept. 18
'71, June 15
'49, Oct. 30
'74, Jan. 2
'62, Nov. 9
'71, May 12
•77, Jan.. 23
"61, Apr. 16
'74, Mar. 31
•60, May 1
•63, Nov. 3
'72, Sept. 19
•71, Jan. 19
•62, Nov. 4
'63, May 5
'64, Sept. 12
'69, Nov. 18
'70, Oct. 18
'63, Nov. 3
'61, Oct. 8
'62, March 4
'54, Oct. 17
'57, Jan. 30
'59, April 26
'74, May 26
'59, Sept. 27
■61, Oct. 22
'55, May 1
'65, Sept. 30
•73, June 1
'60, Oct. 16
'44, Oct. 15
'72, Jan. 18
'74, June 2
'75, May 20
'71, June
'66, Oct. 7
'71, Jan. 19
'71, Nov. 6
'73, Apr. 26
'76, Oct.. 31
'50, Oct. 15
'37, Nov. 22
'76, May 18
•76, May 23
'75, Dec. 28
'46, April 28
'67, Nov.
■65
'75, Sept. 28
'75, July 27
'43, May 26
'63, May 5
'71, Feb. 23
'71, Feb. 23
'76, Nov 21
'73
'74, May 12
'70, June 16
'71, Feb. 23
'29, May 8
'63, Oct. 27
•70, June 16
•73, Feb. 24
•66, Oct. 28
'63, Nov. 3
•69, Oct. 21
•26, May 12
•65, Feb. 23
Residence
Employment
Westwood
EC.
Concord
P.
Winchester
OP.
Melrose
P.
Jamaica Plain
EW.
Orangeburg, S. C.
Concord
EW.
P.
Buffalo N. Y.
E.G.
Needham
OP.
Revere
P.
Somerville
OP.
Cambridge
Medfield
BS.
AP.
Lincoln
P.
Madison, Wis.
P.
Alfred, Maine
AP.
E. Falmouth
RT.
Bedford
P.
South Walpole
Salem
OP.
OP.
Newton Centre
EW.
Boston
CW.
Cambridge
Quincy
Auburndale
RT.
RT.
RT.
Belmont
AP.
Belmont
P.
Laconia, N. H.
RT.
Belmont
P.
Newton Centre
EW.
Newtonville
P.
North Reading OR.
Tirwadanai, S. India MY.
Squantum
P.
Cambridge
Brookline
AP.
OP.
Westwood
P.
Newton Centre
CH.
Cambridge
Norwood
AP.
P.
Newton Centre
EW.
Concord
CH.
■\A'estwood
EW.
Somerville
PE.
Boston
AP.
Cambridge
Cambridge
Boston
P.
P.
RT.
Dorchester
P.
Waban
P.
Belmont
AP.
Maiden
PD.
Maiden
P.
Cincinnati, Ohio
RT.
Auburndale
OR.
Auburndale
OR.
Prospect, III.
Milton
OP.
EW.
Lowell
M to C.
Dorchester
P.
Auburndale
P.
Newtonville
RT.
Carbondale, III.
EW.
Winston Salem, N.
C. RT.
Le-xington
Boston
AP.
CH,
Newton
RT.
Wellesley
Wilton, Maine
EW.
RT.
North Quincy
P.
1977
Associations and Ministers
149
Metropolitan Boston — Continued
Members
John M. MacNab
John H. Mack
•James R. Marks
Lloyd F. Martin
Yoshio Maruyaraa
Philip J. Mayher, Jr.
•Crispin C. G. Mazobere
Edwin D. McLane
Frederick M. Meek
Jacob F. J. Merrill
Repton H. Merritt
Clyde H. Miller, Jr.
Jacqueline Mills
David E. Moore
Herbert B. Moirell
Margaret M. Morton
Josepli L. Moulton
Forrest Musser
Charles D. Myers
Henry R. Nelson
Edward G. Nichols
Richard R. Niebuhr
Robert P. Noble, Jr.
Daniel Novotny
Stuart C. Nutter
Harold J. Ockenga
Donald E. Overlock
George A. Paboojian
Joseph S. Palmer, Jr.
Roy M. Pearson
Albert J. Penner
John H. Petter
Paul G. Pitman
A. Elmore Plummer
Francis E. Potter
Avery D. Post
Oliver Powell
James A. Powers
Frederico Ranches
Raymond O. Rhine
Elizabeth Rice
W. Arthur Rice
Nancy W. Richardson
Grover C. Rieger
Edward W. Rightor
John P. Robertson
Horace G. Robson
Oscar A. Rogers, Jr.
John J. Romolo
Taylor Roth
*Donald T, Rowlingson
Mabel L. Sahakian
William S. Sahakian
John A. Sarauelson
Ross W. Sanderson
Leo Sandon, Jr.
•Victor F. Scalise
Yvonne Schaudt
F. Nelson Schlegel
L. Clarence Schroeder
Robert E. Scott, Jr.
James R. Scroggs
Horace Seldon
Charles A. Separk
Paul E. Shanabrook
Date of
Date of
Ordination
Membership
'49, Oct. 14
'6U, Oct. 17
71
'74, Jan. 15
•69
'69, June 17
•58, Dec. 7
'59, May 3
•70, June 21
'70, June 21
•74, June 9
•74, June 9
'57
'70, June 16
■45
'70, April 21
•29, Dec. 10
'47, April 28
•65
'74, April 16
•67, April 23
'67, April 23
•58
■69, Oct. 17
•49
'70, Feb. 17
•56, July 15
'70, Jan. 13
'28, Nov. 20
'59, April 26
'50, Nov. 24
'56, Oct. 28
•18, May 24
'62, May 6
•35, Sept. 15
■71, Oct. 29
'33, May 11
■76, Dec. 15
'10, June 9
•27, May 11
•28
'71, Feb. 5
'50, Nov. 26
•59, Nov. 1
•65, May
'65, Sept. 28
■49
'69, Oct. 21
'68 June 18
■73, Dec. 15
'31, Jan. 18
'47, Nov. 24
'59. Oct. 4
•74, Sept. 30
■58
'76, Feb. 24
•73, June 7
•73, June 7
'38, Nov. 9
'55, May 1
'29, June 23
'58, Nov. 2
•59
■72, Oct. 3
•51, June 10
■63, Dec. 3
-45
'61, April 12
•42
■75, Oct. 3
■49
'70, Sept. 15
•40
'71, Oct. 19
•71, May 23
'71, May 23
•71, July 18
•71, July 18
'33
•62, Oct. 16
'74, Dec. 15
'74, Dec. 15
■43, May H
'43, May 26
'73, Apr. 6
•73, Apr. 6
'50, Feb. 23
'72, June 20
■72, Oct. 22
■72, Oct. 22
'45
■65, Sept. 26
•23-, Oct. 7
'55, Oct. 16
•53, Oct. 8
'53, Oct. 8
■14, May 14
•28, Oct. 10
■53
'77, Jan. 18
■33
'77, Mar. 15
•53, Oct. 27
'62, March 4
•47, Feb. 12
'62, March 4
'42
'58, Nov. 2
'08, Sept. 8
'62, May 1
'59
•67, Jan. 24
'60
'72, Jan. 18
'77, April 17
'77, April 17
•31, March 1
'62, Oct. 16
•21, June 24
'31, Nov. 18
•60, June 5
'60, Oct. 9.
•59, Dec. 1
'59, Dec. 1
•52, Nov. 7
•61, Nov. 5
•69
'72 June 2
•57, June 23
•63, Nov. 3
Residence Employment
Dorchester
UC.
Jamaica Plain
OP.
Gloucester
P.
WoUaston
P.
Philippines
EW.
Walpole
AP.
Rhodesia
EW.
Lexington
AP.
Brookline
RT.
Somerville
P.
Biddeford Pool, ME
OR.
Boston
OR.
Winchester
EW,.
Norwood
UC.
Hartford, Conn.
RT.
Cambridge
RT.
Auburndale
RT.
Reading
RT.
Boston
OP.
Address Unknown
RT.
Wellesley
RT.
Arlington
EW.
East Walpole
P.
Belmont
P.
Woburn
P.
Hamilton
EW.
Melrose
P.
Belmont
P.
Ellsworth, Me.
P.
Newton Centre
EW.
So. Newfane, Vermont
RT.
Boston
OP.
Wellesley
BS.
West Roxbury
CH.
Lexington
P.
Boston
CW.
Auburndale
RT.
Rockford, III.
HW.
Roslindale
UC
Concord
EW.
Boston
OR.
Roxbury
P.
Jamaica Plain
OR.
Stoneham
tr.
Jamaica Plain
OR.
Wakefield
P.
Coral Gables, Florida
RT.
Natchez, Miss.
EW.
Address Unknown
RT.
Needham
P.
Winchester
AP.
Wellesley
EW.
Wellesley
EW.
Newton Centre
BS.
Auburndale
RT.
Tallahassee, Florida
EW.
Brookline
P.
Newton
AP.
Longmeadow
RT.
Quincy
RT.
Stoneham
EW.
Bridgewater
EW.
Wakefield
OR.
Holden
OP.
Weston
P.
150
Associations and Ministers
1977
Members
Vaughn F. Shedd
Robert F. Shire
Jackson M. Smith
William N. Smith
Greta W. Snider
Glen W. Snowden
Max L. Stackhouse
Robert Starbuck
David A. Steele
Guy L. Steele
Peter Stevens
Henry A. Stewart
Alfred W. Stone
M. Freeman Strickland
Charles M. Styron
Robert E. Sullivan
Winfield Q. Swart
Jerry D. Symonds
Donald E. Tatro
Walter A. Telfer
J. Earl Thompson, Jr.
Clifford C. Tobin
Gustave H. Todrank
George R. Tolson
Paul E. Toms
Louis C. Toppan
George JR. Tyson
Walter R. Van Hoek
David A. Venator
Ronald C. Wade
Charles T. Waldrop
Leonard Warner
Gordon H. Washburn
Malcolm E. Washburn, Jr.
Frank M. Weiskel
Donald A. Wells
John Albert Werley
Paul F. West
•Forrest L. White
R. Jack Whitehead
Reed Whittle
Dudley W. Wiegand
Amos N. Wilder
•Donald A. Williams
George H. Williams
Joseph C. Williamson
Robert L. AVood
Ernest H. Woodworth, Jr.
Henri M. Yaker
Charles O. Yoo
Elden D. J. Zuern
Date of
Ordination
'42, Sept. 6
■69, April 13
•64
'71, Oct. 24
'58, Oct. 19
'58, Nov. 23
'61, Oct. 29
'53
■71, May 30
'54, Feb. 21
'66
'75, May 18
'17, June 21
'58, May 25
•32, Nov. 9
'65 Sept. 19
'26
'60, June 4
'53, Oct. 9
'36, Sept. 29
'65, Nov. 3
'59, June 17
'51, May 27
'47, Feb. 4
'47, Oct.
■44
'72
'45, March 7
'59, Oct. 25
'58, May 25
'64, April 19
■62
■41, Sept. 25
■58
'44, June 11
'64, April 5
'73 Nov. 4
'65, Oct: 17
'55
'63
'69, May 11
'53, Sept. 28
'26, Feb. 26
■49
'40, Nov. 14
'60, Nov. 27
'58, Sept. 28
•59, Nov. 8
'53
'67, Nov. 5
•49, Aug. 14
Boston — Continued
Date of
Membership
Residence Employment
'69, Oct. 13
Watertown
P.
•75, Sept. 30
Walpole
P.
'74, March 19
Hingham
EW.
'72, June 20
Cambridge
UC.
'61, April 12
Kingston
RT.
'58, Nov. 23
Address Unknown
EW.
'61, Oct. 29
Newton Centre
EW.
'70, Sept. 15
Watertown
EW.
•71, May 30
Cambridge
P.
'64, Nov. 29
Brighton
P.
'74
Canton
P.
'75, May 18
Lincoln
AP.
•52, April 27
Watertown
P.
•62, Nov. 4
Lynnfield Center
P.
•51, .Sept. 30
Medford, N. J.
RT.
■73 Dec. 31
Allston
CH.
■75, Nov. 18
Auburndale
RT.
•65, Dec. 12
Bellevue, Washington
BS.
•61, Oct. 18
Milton
P.
•69, Oct. 21
Framingham
CW.
•65, Nov. 3
Newton Centre
EW.
•75, June 30
Maiden
P.
•51, May 27
Waterville, Maine
EW.
•50, April 30
Susanville, Calif.
CH.
•65, iMay 26
Boston
P.
•59, Oct. 18
Boston
AP.
•73, Oct. 6
Winthrop
P.
•60, Oct. 16
No. Fryeburg, ME
OP.
•60, Dec. 13
Boston
P.
'74, Nov 19
Stoneham
P.
■65, Dec. 7
Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
EW.
•73, Nov. 20
Norwood
P.
'47, Oct. 26
W. Medford
P.
•67, Sept. 19
Milton
P.
•58, Nov. 2
Belmont
P.
'64, April 5
Lexington
P.
•73 Nov. 4
Watertown
P.
•66, March 1
Cambridge
UC.
•74, May 24
Everett,
p.
'71, Mar. 31
Foxboro
p.
•69, Sept. 17
White Plains, N. Y.
OP.
•62, April 30
Topsfield
EW.
•55, April 24
Cambridge
EW.
'74, Oct. 15
Brookline
P.
'52, April 27
Belmont
EW.
'65. March 30
Boston
P.
'67, May 23
Medfield
P.
'62, May 27
Framingham
OP.
'74, Nov. 19
Scranton, PA
HW.
'72, Aug. 7
Dedham
P.
■60, Oct. 17
Brockton
OP.
In Care of Association - Leona Abbott. Newton Centre; Pierre Albrecht - Carrier, Auburndale;
Barbara Allen, Newton; Jean Butterfield, Brookline; Mary Liz Clark, Canton; Gordon Dalbey,
Newton; Thomas Devol, Boston; Diane Dorsey, Cambridge; Jeffrey Evans, Bangor, Maine; Bruce
Farrell, Woburn; Kenneth Ferguson, Medfield; June Goudy, Newton Centre; Howard Hill Grim-
mett, Cambridge; Jeffery Hamilton, Wellesley; Kurt Hoelting, Medford; Robert Jackson,
Stoneham; Christopher Kaiser, Holland, Michigan; Jane Kates, Cambridge; Loraine Heindel
MacLeod, Newton Centre; Ann Nardulli, Brookline; Stephen Russell, Newton; Jed Watson,
Pittsfield.
Privilege of Call — G. Clyde Dodder, Brookline; Dennis C. Duling, Auburndale; Charles Robert
Harrah, Wellesley.
Licensure - Alan Ferguson, Winchester; Johannah Fine, Reading; Valentino Lassiter, St. Mark
Cong. Ch., Roxbury.
•dual standing
1977
Associations and Ministers
151
11. OLD COLONY — Organized November 5, 1930
Old Colony, organized 1856; Taunton, 1849;
(Rhode Island and Massachusetts Christian Conference, 1835)
AREA MINISTER — Representing the Conference:
Rev. Paul E. Sinn, 8 Town Square, Plymouth 02360
Number of Churches 29, total membership 6598
Assonet, UCC
Attleboro Falls, Central
Attleboro, Second
Berkley, UCC
Dartmouth, South
Dartmouth, Smith Mills,
North
Dighton, West
Fairhaven, First
Fall River, Central
Fall River, North Christian
Lakeville, UCC
Mansfield, Orthodox
Marion, First Cong.
Mattapoisett
Middleboro, North
New Bedford, Pilgrim UCC
North Attleboro, First
Norton. Trinitarian
Raynham, First
Rehoboth
Rochester, East
Rochester, North
Somerset
South Attleboro, Bethany
Swansea, First
Taunton, Union
Taunton, West
Wareham, First
Westport, United Cong. Ch.
Moderator, Rev. H. Merrill Emery, Jr., Congl Christian Church, Somerset 02726
Vice Moderator, Mr. Stephen K. Holtord, 511 South Main St., Mansfield 02048
Scribe, Miss Ellen E. Swanson, 12 Locust Avenue, Rehoboth 02769
Treasurer, Mrs. Leonard Walsh, 24 No. Main Street, Assonet 02702
Members
Henry F. Ackermann
Fred W. Anderson
Stephen Bachelder
Richard L. Bailey
Merlin T. Batt, Jr.
William L. Bixby
George L- Bolton
Kenneth A. Boyle
Nehemiah Boynton III
John F. Callahan
Ira W. Cliace
Kenneth E. Glaus, Jr.
Pamela J. Cole
Richard L. Dean
Robert L. Button
H. Merrill Emery, Jr.
Donald H. Finley
Albert W. Garner
Clarence F. Giflord
Gerald O. Hindemith
Judith E. Hjorth
Roland V. E. Johnson
Stanley J. Reach
Robert P. Lawrence
Ferdinand D. Loungway
Robert W. MacNeill
John H. Madd.iford
J. Arthur Martin
James C. Martin
Earl W. Miller, Jr.
Paul B. Myers
Jonathan D. Parsons
Willard F. Peterson
James W. Rabb
David P. Ransom
George A. Roliinson
Frank C. Seymour
Robert B. L. Singer
Martin C. Singley, III
Herbert Rhodes Smith
H. Allen Tadgell, Jr.
Stephen G. Thompson
Charles W. Wakefield
Richard A. Weir
Richard F. Wilcox
Harold F. Worthley
Date of
Date of
Ordination
Membership
'62, Jan. 7
'68, May 5
'70, Nov. 1
•67
•44
'72, Dec. 30
'29 June 11
'28, Oct. 18
70, June 21
■74, Sept. 4
■58
'70, Feb. 19
'66, May 23
'71. Nov. 1
'60, Feb. 7
'74, Nov. 12
•54, Nov. 28
'67, Oct. 10
'63, June 23
'65, Oct. 24
'65
'73, Sept. 10
■70, Oct. 25
'73, May 14
■70, June 7
'72, Oct. 15
'64, June 8
'70, Dec. 31
'36, Dec. 9
'49, Oct. 25
'57, Jan. 27
'57, Jan. 27
'48, May 23
'67, Oct. 10
•47, May
'71, Mar. 24
'13, Dec. 5
'44, May 2
'60, Jan. 24
'60, May 1
■65, May 23
'73, Oct, 14
'38, July 14
'64, Oct. 25
'41
'69, March 18
'57
'72, Dec. 30
'29, July 16
'69, Oct. 26
'51, June 18
■ul.Oct. 29
'27, May 12
'29, Oct. 15
'40, Sept. 25
'40. Sept. 25
'58
'76. Mar. 28
'70
'75, Oct. 19
'32, June 11
'75, Nov. 13
'72, Nov. 5
■72, Nov. 5
'58
•76, June I
'62
■74, Nov. 12
'61, June 4
■73, Sept. 18
'45
'55
'22, Sept. 8
'55, Oct. 23
'61, June 18
'75, Oct. 19
'75, Apr. 6
'75, Apr. 6
'36
■75. Oct. 19
■57 Nov. 10
■73 June 17
'67, Sept. 24
'67, Sept. 24
'68, June
'69, Oct. 30
'71
'76, Apr. 4
'61, June 11
'75, Feb. 10
'54, June 1
'64, May 3
Residence Employment
Frankfurt, Germany CH.
Norton
P.
Attleboro Falls
P.
New Bedford
RT.
Raynham
P.
Attleboro
HW.
Taunton
CH.
Attleboro
P.
South Dartmouth
P.
Mansfield
OP.
Swansea
P.
Fall River
P.
New Bedford
UC.
Berkley
P.
Mansfield
RT.
Somerset
P.
Mattapoisett
P.
Swansea
EW.
Assonet
PE.
Bridgewater
CH.
Attleboro
AP.
Vermont
EW.
Walpole
BS.
Adamsville, R. I.
CH.
Oxford, Maine
RT.
Bryan tville
PD.
Honesdale, Pa.
RT.
Hingham
EW.
Mansfield
P.
No. Dartmouth
P.
Mattapoisett
RT.
Lakeville
P.
Taunton
P.
Wareham
P.
Fairhaven
P.
Marion
P.
Gainsville, Fla.
RT.
Marion
P.
North Attleboro
P.
Attleboro
RT.
Fairhaven
P.
Easton
EW.
Assonet
P.
Rehoboth
P.
Fall River
P.
Norton
EW.
In Care of Association - Robert S. Bachelder, New Haven, Conn.; Alan J., Brown, SRF Subic
Bay, EPO SF; William A. Bellamy, IV, Bangor, Maine; Jane F. Vieira, Framingham.
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Associations and Ministers
1977
12. PILGRIM — Reorganized October, 1923
Norfolk, organized 1827; Pilgrim, 1830
AREA MINISTER — Representing the Conference:
Rev. Paul E. Sinn, 8 Town Square, Plymouth 02360
Number of Churches 38, total membership 12,594
Abington. U.C.C.
Braintree, First
Braintree, Sonth
Bridgewater, Central Square
Bridgewater, Scotland
Brockton, First
Brockton, Lincoln
Brockton, Porter
Brockton, South
Brockton, Waldo
Carver, United
Cohasset, Beechwood
Cohasset, Second
Duxbury, Pilgrim
East Bridgewater, Union
Halifax. United
Hanover, First
Hingham Cong'l,
Marshfield, First
Marshfield, Hills, Fed.
Norwell. UCC
Pembroke, First
Plymouth, Second Manomet
Plymouth, Pilgrimage
Plympton, UCC
Quincy, Hough's Neck
Randolph, First
Rockland. First
Scituate, First Trin.
Sharon. First
Stoughton, First
West Bridgewater, d.f.
Weymouth Braintree, Union
Weymouth, East
Weymouth, First
Weymouth Old So. Union,
Weymouth, Pilgrim, North
Whitman, First
Moderator, IVIrs. Gladys Witherell, 194 Bedford Street, Abington 02351
Vice Moderator, Rev. Ernest O. Geigis, 92 Pierce St., Stoughton 02072
Scribe, Rev. David A. Leach, Box 214, Manomet 02345
Treasurer, Mr. Donald Packard, Jr., 134 Spring St., Hanson 02341
Members
Earl E. Alger
Arvid L. Anderson
Edwin T. Anthony
Horace L. Bachelder
Robert M. Bartlett
John M. Benbow
Allen C. Best
William C. Bissett
Alden H. Blake
Arthur W. Bowler
Norman B. Cawley
M. Grant Chandler
George D. Chapman
Frank B. Chatterton
Harry L. Conroy
M . Alicia Corea
Peter V. Corea
William J. Cox, Jr.
Charles W. Crocker
Alfred D. Cummings
Lee Fletcher
Ernest O. Geigis
Mahlon B. Gilbert
William D. Goble
Carl W. Gold
Theodore N. Goodale
Robert F. Hardina
Leroy N. Hastings, Jr.
Robert H. Heigham
George A. Hodgkins
Leroy James
Ernest B. Johnson, Jr.
Merle R. Jordan
Allen Keedy
William F^Knox
David A. Leach
Richard E. Leidberg
Date of
Ordination
'63, June 16
'37, Sept. 27
'39, Feb. 14
■46
'24, April 22
'65, June 27
•38, Dec. IS
•45, Nov. 16
■65
'48, June 22
'19
'46, Oct. 16
'63 Nov. 3
•29, Sept. 8
'49, Sept. 11
'49, May 5
'47, Dec. 8
'44
•43, Sept. 4
'72, April 9
'23, June 28
'58, June 1
•67, June 4
'46, May 1
•66, June 26
'42, June
'60. June 5
'51, Oct. 17
'43, Oct. 5
'52
'61, Jan. 8
'55, April 24
•56
'32, June 29
'43, June 12
'45, May 27
'58
Date of
Membership
'69, Oct. 19
'60, May 1
'39, Feb. 14
'71, Oct. 14
'64, Nov. 15
■73 Oct. 18
'42, May 5
•62, June 19
■73. Feb. 10
'56, April 8
•60
•66, May 22
'69, April 17
•51, May 1
•64, Nov. 15
'65, Nov. 7
'65, Nov. 7
■70, Jan. 13
'73. Sept. 20
•73, Oct. 18
•55, Sept. 27
•70, May 17
•68, Dec. 10
■74, Feb. 21
•66, Oct. 6
•71, July 14
•62, Sept. 16
•72, Apr. 13
•55, May 3
•69, June 4
'60, Dec. 4
'58. April 20
•70, June 24
•70, Sept. 15
•55, Sept. 27
•69, Sept. 4
•74, Feb. 21
Residence Employment
Hingham
P.
Avon
PD.
Plymouth
P.
Kingston
PD.
Naples, Fla.
PE.
Cohasset
P.
Syracuse, N. V.
EW.
Plymouth
BS.
.\bington
P
Randolph
P.
Plymouth
RT.
.Vo. KiiigstO)t, R. I.
P.
]L. Bridgewater
P.
Cohasset
RT.
Hingham
CH.
Quincy
AP.
Quincy
EW.
Marshfield
P.
Brockton
P.
East Weymouth
P.
Marshfield Hills
PE.
Stoughton
P.
Afarshfield Hills
P.
Rockland
P.
Plymouth
BS.
So. Weymouth
P.
Damariscotta, Maine
BS.
Whitman
P.
Hanson
PD.
Scituate
P.
Fort Knox, Kentucky
CH.
East Braintree
P.
Cohasset
EW.
Walpole
RT.
Norwell
OP.
Manomet
P.
Sharon
P.
1977
Associations and Ministers
153
12. Pilgrim —
Continued
Date o£
Date of
Members
Ordination
Membership
Residence Employment
Harry R. Mahoney
'59. Nov. 15
'64, Dec. 13
Canaan, N. H.
CH.
Gary L. Marks
'67
71, Oct. 14
Plymouth
AP.
John A. Martin
■37, Nov. 22
■76, June 10
Manomet
RT.
Terry O. Martinson
72, June 4
72, June 4
Weymouth
AP.
Stuart Maynard
'64, Oct. 11
■68, May 14
Westwood
UC.
Morris C. McEldowney
•40, May 9
'62, May 6
Address Unknown
UC.
Dale B. McQueen
76, June 6
76, Sept. 11
North Weymouth
P.,
Paul R. Medling
•66
74, Jan. 15
Weymouth Heights
P.
Robert G. Morris
■49
'70, Mar. 19
Pembroke
P.
Lester C. Myers
'30, June 18
•70, Mar. 29
Whitman
RT.
David C. Norling
'65, June 27
70, Jan. 13
Norwell
P.
Harvey L. Pierce
'51, Nov. 18
'59, May 3
Gloucestei
PD.
U'. Roscoe Riley
•56, Oct. 21
'65, May 23
Hanover
P.
Robert J. Ripley
'54, June 15
•65, Nov. 7
Brain tree
AP.
Richard S. Robinson
•64, June 10
73, Jan. 1
Marshfield
UC.
John C. Scott
'58, jfune 22
'60, May 1
Woodridge, Virginia
CH.
William G. Sewell
■24, April 11
•32, May 3
Hanover
PE.
Paul E. Sinn
■52, Dec. 28
'63, Nov. 3
Plymouth
CW.
Donald W. Stnith
'58. March 17
'69, 'April 17
Brain tree
P.
Gary W. Smothers
'59, Oct. 25
71. May 12
Holbrook
PD.
Richard Stoughton, Jr.
'46, June 10
•57, Sept. 24
Brockton
P.
Stephen W. Turrell
■43, June 7
•63, Dec. I
Duxbury
P.
Edward A. Walker
■47, May 8
71, Sept. 8
Brockton
P.
Harold I). Walters
'76, Sept. 26
76, Sept. 26
Newton Centre
UC.
Donald C. Ward
'43, June 24
■57, Jan. 27
Ashburnham
RT.
John Waters, Jr.
■62, May 27
•64, March 8
Sharon
CH.
M. James Workman
•54, Nov. 21
•54, Nov. 21
Brain tree
P.
iMy Preacher - G., Jean Clark, E. Weymouth.
Licentiate - Richard M. Anderson, Plympton; Samuel H. Bullock, Jr., Nat'l. Baptist, Brockton.
In Care of Association - Gary Owen Blume, East Weymouth; Harriett E. Gulp, Weymouth;
Richard Z, Giragosian, Newton Centre; Stephen E. Wayles, Brockton; Robert A. Young, Brain-
tree.
Pastors of another denomination — Richard W. Burton, Methodist, W. Bridgewater; Robert
L. Campbell. Methodist, S. Weymouth; Robert E. Merritt. Methodist, Carver.
Barrett, Q. K.
Brenner, Arthur E. K.
Burgess, W. Sydney
Busby, Curtis C.
Corley, Douglas N.
Dice, Orin E.
Hobensack, R. Paul
CONFERENCE ROLL*
Hodgson, Richard G.
Holman, Glenn P.
Kline, Alfred S.
MacKenzie, H. Lincoln
Mayer, Emily Powell
Mayer, Philip H.
Muth, Philip
NorveU, Philip H.
Odlund, Harry P.
Pineo. Caroline Cole
Rickel, William
Walker, Raymond E.
White, Charles G.
•Names of ministers no longer active in an association may be placed in
the keeping of the State Committee on Church and Ministry.
NONORDAINED DIRECTORS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Mrso Robert R, Adams, The Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Avenue,
Needham 02192
Mr. Melvin Angus, West Dighton Christian Church, Horton Street, No. Dighton 02764
Mr. Earle Howard Bergmann, The Plymouth Church, Edgell Road, Framingham Centre, 01701
Mrs. Linda Cardullo, Ashland Federated Church, Ashland 01721
Ms. Barbara M. Cowles, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Common St. , Southborough 01770
Mrs. A. Elizabeth Dayton, First Trinitarian Congregational Church, Country Way,
Scituate 02066
Mrs. Virginia Derr, First Congregational Church, 1 Church Street, South Hadley 01075
Miss Priscilla Dreyman, Pleasant Street Congregational Church, 75 Pleasant Street,
Arlington 02174
Ms. Ruth Fish, First Winchester Church, Church Street, Wmchester 01890
Mrs. Irene M. Frazier, First Congregational Church, 514 Main Street, Dalton 01226
Mrs. Zaven Giragosian, West Medford Congregational Church, 400 High Sreet, Medford 02155
Ms. Robin F. Gray, Quincy Point Congregational Church, 444 Washington St. Quincy 02169
Mrs. Daisy Hilton, Grace Congregational Church, Framingham 01701
Mrs. Louise D. Home, South Congregational Church, 198 South Broadway, Lawrence 01843
Ms. Faith Johnson, West Parish, Andover 01810
Ms. Barbara Jopling, First Congregational Church, Church St. Winchester 01890
Mr. Keith A. Karstens, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 26 West Street, Leominster 01453
Ms. Victoria Kruggel, Second Congregational Church, 12 Maple Street, Peabody 01960
Ms. Mona Kuczun, First Congregational Church, Georgetown Road, Boxford 01921
M. M. Leombruno, Second Congregational Church of Holyoke, 395 High St. Holyoke 01040
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, Centre Congregational Church, Summer & Main Streets, Lynnfield 01940
Mrs. Vema Lynch, United Church of Christ, Congregational, Bedford & Lexington Sts.
Burlington 01803
Mrs. Charles Mackey, The Congregational Church of Needhamll54 Great Plain Avenue,
Needham 02192
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Masters, Tewksbury Congregational Church, East St. Tewksbury 01876
Mrs. Thomas B. McCuUough, The Dover Church, Dover 02030
Miss Dorothy E. Moore, First Congregational Church, 19 Broad Street, Westfield 01085
Mr. Allen R. Peddrick, First Church of Christ, Bradford, 10 Church Street, Haverhill 01830
*Ms. Lois Peeler, Maple Street Congregational Church, Maple Street, Danvers 01923
Mr. Richard Peterson, Community Congregational Church of Pinehurst, 801 Boston Road
Billerica 01866
Ms. Nancy Richardson, First Congregational Church, Common Road, Shelbume 01370
*Mrs. Margaret A. Sammons, Porter Congregational Church, 33 North Main Street, Brockton
02401
Mrs. Robert Schneider, Park Avenue Congregational Church, Park Ave and Paul Revere Road,
Arlington 02174
Mrs. Susan Coe Sigler, First Congregational Church, 1070 Pleasant Street, Worcester 01602
Mrs. Rosamond T. Sizelove, First Church of Christ, Main Street, Sandwich 02563
Mrs. Frederick Spollett, First Congregational Church, 121 West Foster Street, Melrose 02176
Mrs. Edgar B. Stowell, First Church of Christ Congregational, 25 The Great Road, Bedford
01730
Mrs. Betty Thibeault, The Evangelical Church, Church Street, Westboro 01581
*Mr. James C. Trefry, First Church of Christ, 27 East Street, Pittsfield 01201
Pilgrim Memorial Church, 249 Wehconah Street, Rttsfield 01201
Mr. Stephen Edward Wayles, South Congregational Church, 1101 Main Street, Brockton 02401
Jean T. Whitcomb, First Congregational Church of Paxton, Church Street, Paxton 01612
Mr. Robert T. Wilson, Jr., West Congregational Church, 767 Broadway, Haverhill 01830
Mrs, Catherine W. Yamashita, The Wellesley Congregational Church, Wellesley Square 02181
*UCC Certified Specialists in church education
154
ORDINATIONS
Edmond Charles Babinsky December 12, 1976
Lance Dallaire November 20, 1976
Kathy Wonson Eddy .................................... July 25, 1976
Robert Merrill Eddy ................................... July 25, 1976
Stephen Allen Hkholm November 21, 1976
Gordon Ellis July 11, 1976
Marilyn Franck January 23, 1977
Charles F. Houghtlin ................................... October 31, 1976
John Giddings Hughes, II October 3, 1976
Marion Elizabeth Kanaly ................................ November 21, 1976
Carole L. MacEachem November 7, 1976
William Rothwell Mark. , October 24, 1976
Diane Ostrom Perry Matthews .October 31, 1976
Dale B. McQueen June 6, 1976
John Ulman Miller, Jr. .June 13, 1976
Robert F. Morse September 26, 1976
Charles C. Navle .April 24, 1977
Wayne Pruit jOctober 10, 1976
Kurt Rohn .June 6, 1976
Larry William Smith June 6, 1976
Daniel Jacob Suokko July 11, 1976
C. Elizabeth Thwing .June 20, 1976
Harold David Walters , .September 26, 1976
Margaret T. Wright May 16, 1976
NECROLOGY
James R. Bryant .September 17 , 1976
Fred Field Goodsell August 13, 1976
Lloyd Morton (Lay Minister) January 27, 1977
Ronald J. Tamblsm September 15, 1976
Axel Bergstedt (CC) April 13, 1977
155
ALPHABETICAL LIST
All ordained United Church of Christ and Congregational ministers, both active and without
charge, who are members of some association in Massachusetts related to the Conference.
'United Church of Christ and Congregational ministers serving churches, but whose stand-
ings are held outside of Massachusetts, indicated by an asterisk.
tMinisters of other denominations, licentiates, students, and others whose standings are not
specified, indicated by a dagger.
The post-office addresses as given below often differ from the places named in the tables and
are supposed to be correct in this list.
SPECIAL NOTICE: — IF your name is not correctly printed in the following tables, IF
one Christian name is not given in full, IF your ordination is not correct or is not in its proper
place, IF your post-o(Iice is wrong, IF before you receive the next Yearbook, your post-office
is changed, or IF your name is omitted from this list, the needed change or correction should be
reported at once to the Conference office.
Abele, R. Reingold, 134 Grant St., Box 23, Lex-
ington 02173
Abernethy, William B., 10 Ordway Rd., Wellesley
02181
Ackerman, Henry F., Training & Doctrine Com-
mand (TRADOC) Hampton, Va.
Adams, Craig B., 207 Washington St., Wellesley
Hills 02181
Addison. W. Frederick, 80 Bay Rd., R.F.D. #1,
E. Harwich 02645
Agner, Frederico I., 33 Riverside Drive, Green-
field 01301
Aho, Keijo. CCCC, 9 Morton St., Quincy 02169
Aldrin, Harold L., 34 O'Neil St., Hudson 01749
Alger, Earl E., 54 Garrison Rd., Hingham 02043
Allenby, H. Alfred, Mt. Hermon 01354
Almeida, Kenneth, 730 Main St., Waltham 02154
Ames, John W., 42 Willislon Drive, Loncmeadow
01106
Ammerman. Harvey F., Young Rd., Togus Pond,
Augusta, Me. 04334
/Anderson, Arvid L., 188 Main St., Avon 02322
Anderson, Craig V., 252 South St., Wrentham 02093
Anderson, Farmer F. Ill, Common Street, Stone-
ham, Mass. 02180
Anderson, Fred W., 99 Dean St., Norton 02766
Anderson, Larry M., 4606 Stearns Hill Rd., Wal-
tham 02154
Anderson, La Verne, Lii
Rd., Shutesbury 01072
tAnderson, Richard, Main
Anderson, Wayne A., 77
02703
Andes. David A., 235Yi'. Haines St.. Philadelphia.
Pa. 19144
Andrews. Howard A., Box 145, Sterling 01564
Angell, Russell E., 57 Pleasant St.. Paxton 01612
Anthony, B. Kennclli. Box 88, W. Hyannisport
02672
Anthony, Edwin T., 20 Newfield St., Plymouth
02360
Archer, Francis W., 98 Kemper St., Wollaston
02170
Arends, Harold L., 2486 #2 Mystic Valley Pky,
Medford 02155
Argento, Francis C. 80 Highland Ave., Newton-
ville 02160
tArnold, Donald, Mcth. RR #1, Box 40, N. Brook-
field Rd.. Oakham 01068
Arnold J. William, 64 Middle St., Gloucester 01930
Arnould. Eugene. 4515 Cambridge Court, Bloom-
ington, Ind. 47401
Ashton, Eugene S.. P.O. Box 474, Auburn, Maine
04210
Atkinson, Theodore M., P. O. Box 108, Southfield
01259
RR #3, Weatherwood
St., Plympton 02367
Orange St., Attleboro
tAvey, Clarence F., Meth., 52 Farnham Lane, West
field 01085
Avila, Carlos A., 134 Chestnut St., Holyoke 01040
Babinsky, Edmond C, 16 Chapel St., Ashburnham
01430
Babinsky, Jeri D., 16 Chapel St., Ashburnham
01430
Bach, George, Box 682, Fuller St., Belchertown
01007
tBachelder, Horace L., Evergreen St., Kingston
02364
Hacheliler. Stephen. 11 Cushman Rd., Attleboro
Falls 02763
Baharian, Bedros, 1000 Southern Artery, Quincy
02169
Bailey, Dennis, 85 Seaverns Ave., Jamaica Plain
021.30
Bailey, Richard K., P.O. Box 435, Chatham 02653
Bailey, Richard L., 584 County Street, New Bed-
ford 02740
t Bailey, William, Meth., 86 Old Peterborough Rd.,
Jallrey, N. H. 03452
Baillie. Arlan A.. 1070 Pleasant St., Worcester
01602
Baker, Kendrick M., World Council of Churches
Geneva, Switzerland
Baker, Robert E., North Shore Community College,
Beverly 01915
Baldwin. A. Graham. 27 Stinson Rd., Andover
01810
Bailer, Albert H., 95 Mile Hill Rd., Boylston 01505
Banks, John D., Bethany Congregational Church,
18 Spear St., Quincy 02169
Barber, John S., 26 West Street, Leominster 01453
Barber, Robert H.. 9 Violet Road, Peabody 01960
Barber, Robert I., 4 Wentworth Rd., Melrose 02176
tBardsley, Harold A., Bapt., Russell Street, Hunt-
ington 01050
Barge, Kelly Smith, 1821 Meridith Dr. NW, Atlan-
ta, Georgia 30318
Barnes, Charles W., Mental Health Assoc, 36
Ridgewood Terrace. Springfield 01105
Barnes, Paul E., 25 Woburn St., Reading 01867
Barllett. H. Milton, 29 Shady Lane, West Boylstnn
01.583
Bartlett, Henry M., P.O. Box 297, Deerfield 01342
Bartlett, Hollis M., 453 Mower St., Worcester
01602
Bartlett, Robert M., 640 Bougainvilles Rd., Naples,
Florida 33940
Bascom, Elida F., (Mrs.) 33 Christian Ave., Con-
cord, N. H. 03301
Bascom, Eric W., Sr.. 33 Christian Ave., Concord,
N. H. 03301
Bascom, Eric W., Jr., 52 Sumner Ave., Springfield
01108
156
1977
Alphabetical List
157
Bates, Mrs. Evelyn M., 7 Lewis Rd., Winchester
01890
Batt, Merlin T., Jr., 18 N. Main St., Raynham
02767
Bauer, Richard W., 60 Highland St., W. Newton
02165
Bayes, R. Ernest, 37 Lee St., Cambridge 02139
Beasley, Louis J., 53 Washington St., Ayer 01432
Beck, Emil C, 165 Thornton Road, Needham 02192
Beckwith, Kenneth D., 272 Amity St., Amherst
01002
Beilby, George E., Jr., 24 Harvey's Lane, East Or-
leans 02643
Benbow, John M., 22 Red Gate Lane, Cohasset
02025
Bennett, Fred D., Harbor Terrace, Nantucket 02554
Bentley, Harold, 211 E. Placita Pera, Green Valley,
Arizona 85614
Berkeley, Ernest T., Jr., Maple St., Box 193, Stur-
bridge 01566
Berkey, Robert F., 2 Birch Hill Road, South Had-
ley 01075
Berthold, Roger, 148 Parlmenter Rd., Newton 02165
Best, Allen C, 150 Marshall Street, Syracuse, N. Y.
13210
Beveridge, Irving C, Box 453, Route 6A, E. Sand-
wich 02537
Billings, Osmond J., 31 Maskwonicut St., Sharon
02067
Billinsky, John M., 210 Herrick Rd., Newton
Centre 02159
Billinsky, John M., Jr., 2507 Stearns Hill Rd., Wal-
tham 02154
Bingham, Alfred B., Jr., 6504 Quaker Ave., 4-C,
Lubbock, Texas 79413
Bissett, William C, 13 Centennial St., Plymouth
02360
Bixby, William L., 19 Elizabeth St., Attleboro
02703
Black, Floyd H-, 3 Arnold St., Arlington 02174
Black, Oliver K., 1 Church St., Winchester 01890
Blackman, Edward B., 1575 Tremont St., Roxbury
02120
Blaisdell, Orrin D., 156 Pine St., Franklin 02038
Blake, Alden H., 434 Lincoln St., Abington 02351
Blake, Everett C, 97 Sunnyside, Hyde Park 02136
Blakney, Charles P., 1 Church St., South Hadley
01075
Bland, George C, Jr., 15 Richards Road, Lynnfield
01940
Bliss, Daniel, ^ox 438, Rt. 3, Orlando, Florida
32811
Blowen, Arthur S., 124 Silver Leaf Lane, West
Yarmouth 02673
Bock, Henry W., Penney Farms, Fla. 32079
Bodge, J. Everett, 44 School St., Andover 01810
Bolton, George L„ 182 Belmont Ct., Brockton 02401
Boothby, David L., Heifer Project International,
Goshen, Indiana 46526
Bomgen, Richard E., 5 Walnut Ave., Chelmsford
01824
Borton, R. Cameron, 12 School St., Rockport 01966
Bowen, Bruce H., 2 Louise Street, Maynard 01754
Bowler, Arthur W., 1 South Main St., Randolph
02638
Bowler, T. Downing, Main St., Plaistow, N. H.
03865
Boylan, William, 83 Central St., Byfield 01922
Boyle, Kenneth A., 12 Old Farm Lane, Attleboro
02703
Boynton, Nehemiah III, 15 Middle St., So. Dart
mouth 02748
Bradford, J. Allyn, 53 Thurston Rd., Newton Upper
Falls 02164
Brallier, Virgil V., Box 308, Monterey 01245
Breeze, Dudne M., 39 Forest St., Newton High-
lands 02161
Breuer, Bruce 0., 36 Puritan Rd., Springfield 01119
Brittain, William H., 1 Bartlett St., Lowell 01852
Brodsky, Robert P., 335 Blossom St., Fitchburg
01420
Bronwell, James A., 79 Seventh Ave., Turners
Falls, 01376
Brown, Harold 0. J., Chemin de Chandolin No. 8
Ch 1005. Lausanne, Switzerland
Brown, Kendall H., 24 Maple St., Oxford 01540
Bruns, Robert, 24 Maple St., North Wilbraham
01067
Bryan, Floyd C, 20 Monroe St., Agawam 01001
Buckwalter, Robert, 123 Church Street, North
Adams 01247
Bullock, Samuel, Lie, 13 Wales St., Brockton
02401
Burckes, James H., Reading Center, N. Y. 14876
Burkhart, Roger &., 868 Main St., Cotuit 02635
Bursey, Harold R., 630 Wainot St., Newtonville
02160
fBurton, Richard, Meth. 37 Howard St., West
Bridgewater 02379
Burton-Beinecke, Mary, Rice Lane, Bennington,
Vermont 05201
Bush, C. Paul, Jr., 85 Greenwood Parkway, Holden
01520
Bush, Nancy W., 85 Greenwood Parkway, Holden
01520
Button, John, First Cong'l Ch., Lake Worth, Flor-
ida 33460
Byrd, Cameron W., 497 Ward Street, Newton
Center 02159
Cain. David K.. 20 Taft Ave., West Newton 02165
Call, Thomas T., 34A Summer St., Andover 01810
Callahan, Baldwin W., 37 Gay Street, NewlonviUe
02160
Callahan, John F., 11 Swett St., Mansfield 02048
tCampbell, Anthony, Bapt., 56 ^ Dale St., Roxbury
02119
Campbell, K. Bradfield, 11 Chestnut Street, Chelms-
ford 01824
tCa'mpbell, Robert L., Meth., 24 Lakewood Rd.,
So. Weymouth 02190
Canaday, Wilbur D-, 25 Ross Rd., Belmont 02178
Cannon, Ross, 268 W. Yarmouth Rd., Yarmouth
Port 02675
Carlton, Thomas C, 40 Main St., Hatfield 01038
Carmichael, James, Rt. 2, Amherst 01002
Carpenter, Alan M., Box 2246, Salem End and
Badger Roads, Framingham 01701
tCarr, Paul, Free Gospel Cong. Church, Housa-
tonic 01236
Cart, Dwight L., R. I. Birch Point, West Bath,
Maine 04530
Cawley, Norman B., 71 Settlers Road, Plymouth
02360
Cebik, Ronald J., 15 Parkside Circle, Braintree
02184
Cedarieaf, John N., 8 South St., Grafton 01519
Cedarle^f, Wallace E., 355 Tilde ;n Road, Scituate
02066*
tCerrotti, Dennis, Lay, Baldwinville Rd., Phillipston
01331
158
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1977
Chace, Ira W., 164 Maple Ave., Swansea 02777
Chace, William A., Jr., I Ely Rd., Monson 01057
Chalmers, A. Burns, Center Sandwich, N. H. 03227
Chandler, Alexander L., Box 445, W. Hyannisport
02672
Chandler, M. Grant, 121 Buena Vista Dr., No.
Kingston, R. 1. 02881
Chapman, George D., 114 Pleasant St., East
Bridgewater 02333
Chapman, John R., 365 Belmont St., Behnont 02178
tChase, James S., Bapt., Box 55, South Egremont
01258
Chatterton, Frank B., 9 Red Gate Lane, Cohas-
set 02025
Chatterton, S. Read, 1440 Mowry Ave., Apt. 227,
Fremont, Cal. 94538
ChiSelle, Catherine, First Cong'l Church, West
Brookfield 01506
Childs, Kenneth A., 500 Alden Street, Springfield
01109
Christensen, David G., Jr., P. O. Box 166, North
Silver Lane, Sunderland 01375
Christianson, Charles G., 14 Eckington St., Spring-
field 01108
Clark, Deene D., Box 77, Dedham St., Dover 02030
Clark, Douglas L., Hancock Road, Williamstown
01267
Clark, Esther V., 16 Kendall Terrace, Newton 02158
Clark, Henry H., 1912 Massachusetts Ave., Lex-
ington 02173
Clark, Henry W., 46 South Main St., Topsfield
01983
tClark, William J., Jr., Lay, Box 275, Templeton
01468
Clark, William W., 16 Kendall Terr., Newton 02158
Clark, Winston E., 11 Garden St., Cambridge 02138
Claus, Kenneth E., Jr„ 100 Rock St., Fall River
02720
Clausen, Jerry S., P. O. Box 88, Southbridge 01550
Clayton, Paul C, 26 Sargent St., Needham 02192
Cleary, William O., Jr., Chap. U. S. Air Force
Cleaver, Thomas S., Box 322 Penney Farms, Fla.
32079
tCleveland, Philip J., First Cong'l Church, Main
Street, Blandford 01008
Cleveland, Roger P., St. Mary's Church, Devizes,
Wiltshire, England
Clippinger, John A., Box 183, Baldwinville City,
Kansas 66606
tClogston, Robert M., Lay, East Templeton 01438
Coakley, John, 63 Adams St., Medford 02155
Coe, Robert W., Jr., 4861 Kelly Dr., Carlsbad,
Calif. 92008
Cohen, Alan R., Under Pin Hill Rd., Harvard 01451
Colby, Roy D., Box 594, North Eastham 02651
Cole, Pamela A., 373 Maxwell St., New Bedford
02745
Comins, Ellsworth, Jr., 101 Church St., Merrimac
01860
Comstock, Allen W., Box 246, Main St., Stock-
bridge 01262
Condit, Edward M., Richardson Hill Road, South
Woodstock, Vermont 05071
Condon, George D., Jr., 1300 Worcester Rd., Fram-
ingham 01701
Condon, John R., 58 Central St., Gardner 01440
Conroy, Harry L., 33 Tower Rd., Hingham 02043
Conway, William U., First Cong. Church, 53 Cen-
tre St.. Danvers 01923
Cook, Frederick B., Lake Elizabeth Dr., Craig-
viUe 02636
Coombs, Edward H., 344 South Main St., Sharon
02067
Corea, M. Alicia, 300 Manet Ave., Quincy 02169
Corea, Peter V., 300 Manet Ave., Quincy 02169
Cosseboom, Raymond J., 22 Long Hill Road, Lev-
erett 01054
Couch, Franklin L., 22 Central Ave., Dalton 01226
Cox, William J., Jr., 2183 Ocean St., Marshfield
02050
Crawford, James W-, Old South Church, 645 Boyl-
ston Street, Boston 02116
Criswell, Harold C, Jr., 18 Hillside Ave., Arlington
02174
Cronk, Eleanor W., 84 Main St., Shelbume FaUs
01370
Crook, Norman B. 571/2 King St., Groveland 01834
Crooker, Charles W., 24 Pleasant Street, Brockton
02401
Cross, Paul F., 53 Ivy Lane, Sherborn 01770
Crowe, J. Osborne, 29 Keeling Rd., Wakefield
01880
Crowe, John R., 6 Moore Ave., Worcester 01602
Cruikshank, Robert, 4 Oak Street, Wakefield
01880
Culbertson, Richard, 54 Bowden Ave., "F", Har-
rington, R. I. 02806
Cummmgs, Alfred, 1320 Conmiercial St., East Wey-
mouth 02189
Cunitz, William R., 119 Washington St., Apt. 1,
Marblehead 01945
Cupples, John E., 37 Boylston St., Jamaica Plain
02130
Curry, Emerson L., Hebron, Yarmouth Countf,
Nova Scotia, Canada
Curtis, Arthur R., 18 Spear Street, Quincy 02169
Curtis, Harold W., P. O. Box 461, Belchertown
01007
Cutter, Frank R., P.O. Box 308, Newburyport 01950
Dallaire, Lance, 93 So. Main St., Orange 01364
Dana, Robert G., Groton, Vermont 05046
Daniel, Jack Lowrey, Jr., 31 Elm St., Andover
01810
Davie. Malcolm H., P. O. Box 661, Concord, N. H.
03301
tDavis, M. Eugene, United Brethren, 18 Mackay
St., Fitchburg 01420
Davis, Herbert, 474 Centre St., Newton 02158
Davis, Norman S., 59 Trimount St., Dedham 02026
Davis, Walter B., 154 Highland Ave., Winchester
01890
Dean, Richard L., Anthony St., RFD #1, Berkley
02780
tDeane, Joseph, Bapt., Granby Rd., Granville 01034
Deck, Herbert H.. Sr., c/o Ring Nursing Home
South, 155 Mill St., Springfield 01108
DeLong, Gary A., 765 Longmeadow Street, Long-
meadow 01106
Dennett, Robert B., 2 East Central St., Natick
01760
*Derby, Marvin L., 18 Deerfoot Rd., Southborough
01772
tdeRogatis, David S., Presb., 207 Washington St.,
Wellesley Hills 02181
Derr, Thomas S., 72 Dryads Green, Northampton
01060
Dipko, Thomas E., 151 Maple St., Framingham
01701
Doane, Ashley W., P. 0. Box 85, East Candia, N. H.
03040
Dobson, Robert F., Box 105, 35 County St., Ips-
wich 01938
Dodder, G. Clyde, 61 Crowninshield Rd., Brookline
02146
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Alphabetical List
159
Dodds, Richard L., 101 Everett St., So. Natick
01760
Dodds, Robert Clyde, 295 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.
02116
Dohanian, Zaveo, 36 Bolton Street, Marlborough
01752
Dorman, Franklin A., JFK, Upper 19, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst 01002
Douglas, William, 460 Main St., Cotuit 02635
Dowell, R. Christensen, 11 Marie Ave., WeUmet
Project, Inc., Cambridge 02139
tDowney, George E., Disc, Main St-, Westford 01886
Downs, Timothy C, 167 Cross St., Lowell 01854
Driftmier, Frederick F., 45 Maple St., Springfield
01108
tDronsfield, Raymond, 2 Harbor Hill Rd., Orleans,
Ma. 02653
tDrown, Douglas W., Bapt., Box 101 Royalston
01368
DuBocq, William III, 52 Whitcomb Dr., Lancaster
01523
Dudley, Raymond A., P.O. Box 5000, Salem, Oregon
97304
Dudley, Tyler E., 92 Cobum Ave., Worcester 01604
Dudley, William E., Leverett Road, East Leverett
01054
Duhamel, Paul L, 21 Bailey St., Somerville 02144
tDuling, Dennis C, Presby., {POO 87 Grove St.,
Aubumdale 02166
Duncan, David W., 95 High Plain Rd., Andover
01810
Dtmham, Lloyd H., 118 Hastings St., Greenfield
01301
Dunn, Robert Ryckman, Cuemavaca, Morelos,
Mexico
tDupee, Richard W., Meth., 64 Main St., Lunen-
burg 01462
Durgin, Luther P., 105 Pollock Ave., Pittsfield
01201
Dutton, Robert L., 83 Winter St., Mansfield 02048
Eckels, James, 62 Chestnut St., Andover 01810
Eddy, Kathy Wonson, 30 No. Main St., Randolph,
Vermont 05060
Eddy, Robert M., 30 No. Main St., Randolph, Ver-
mont 05060
Egmont, Westy, 36 Coolidge Ave., Peabody 01960
Eichom, Neil, 14-E Pakachoag, Auburn 01501
Ekholm, Stephen A., 210 Herrick Rd., Newton
Center 02159
Eller, John T., 18 Albion St., Newton Ceritre 02159
Elliott, John H., 147 Hitching Post Rd., Chatham
02633
Emery, H. Merrill, Jr., 95 Forestdale Dr., Somerset
02726
England, William L., 6 Institute Road, Worcester
01608
Erb, John D., ,9 Pheasant Lane, Sandwich 02563
Erickson, David M., 26 Burncoat Street, Worcester
01605
tErickson, Harry, Lay, Northfield 01360
Erickson, Lowell, 36 Gray St., Boston, 02116
Eusden, John D., Williams College, Williamstown
01267
Evans, Hugh W., 128 Mill Road, Chelmsford 01824
Ewen, James Albert, P.O. Box 1, Hardwick 01037
Ewing, Donald S., Box 88, Trinity Place, Wayland
01778
Fackre, Gabriel J., 69 Bowen St., Newton Centre
02159
Fairbanks, Levone H. T., Ridge, View Rd., Stur-
bridge 01566
Fallaw, Wesner, 136 Hancock St., Auburndale
02166
Farnum, Norman R. Jr., Box 88, Canaan, N. Y.
12029
Farrell, Charles R., 17 Seelye St., Amherst 01002
Fasth, Sanford, 590 Main Street, Hampden 01036
Fenby, Rbbert F., 6 Clover St., Worcester 01603
Ferguson, I. Gordon, Main St., Williamsburg 01096
Ferris, Lowell D., 4715 Sheboygan Ave-, Apt. 127,
Madison, Wise. 53705
Fiedler, Raymond E., 165 Sutton Ave., Bldg. 8,
Apt. 202, Oxford 01540
Fiegenbaum, J. W., UCC of Pelham, R.F.D.#2,
Amherst Rd., Pelham 01002
Filler, John E., 199 Long Pond Dr., So. Yarmouth
02664
Finley, Donald H., Beach Road, P.O. Box 284,
Mattapoiseu 02739
Fischer, Roger C, 8 Overlook Dr., P.O. Box 389,
Westfield 01085
Fish, William C, 1714 Yosemite St., Birmingham,
Mich. 48008
Fisher, Richard, 10 Grove St., Westboro 01581
Fisher, Stephen C, 40 Orchard Ave., W. Newton
02165
Fitzsimmons, John P., 3213 Cambridge Ave., Bra-
denton, Fla. 33507
Fletcher, Lee, 50 Canoe Tree St., Marshfield Hills
02051
Floyd, Richard, West Newfield, Maine 04095
Foard, Lawrence, 590 Western Avenue, Westfield
01085
Fohlin, Harold B., Jr., 148 Haverhill St., No.
Reading 01864
Ford, C- Victor, Harlan Chapel, Brandeis Univ.,
Waltham 02154
Foss, Peter, North St. Union Cong'l Church, 105
Brook St., Medford 02155
Foster, Harry A., 17 Princeton St., No. Chelmsford
01863
Fowell, Myron W., 65 Westchester Drive, West-
wood 02090
Freeman, Forster, 1317 Main St., Concord 01742
French, L. Theron, 38 Great Marsh Ave., Center-
ville 02632
Frerichs, Margaret L., 21 Meadowbrook Drive,
Hadley 01035
Friou, Charles D., 34 Ledyard Road, Winchester
01890
Fuller, Clarence W., 44 Bellevue Ave., Melrose
02176
Galazka, Helen G., 619 Miller St., Ludlow 01056
Garcia, William O., P.O. Box 237, 8 Fairmont St.,
Lawrence 01840
Gamer, Albert W., 188 Ocean View Ave., Swansea
02777
Garrett, Rex, Hogan Regional Center, Hawthorne
01937
GaskiU, John G., Bow Wow Road, Sheffield 01257
Gates, Allen H., Box 337, Hatfield 01038
tGeer, John, Meth., Main St., Charlemont 01339
Geigis. Ernest 0., 92 Pierce St., Stoughton 02072
Gerlach, Barbara, 43 Jamaica St., Jamaica Plain
02130
tGermame, Richard A., Bapt., 45 Ash St., Hopkin-
ton 01748
160
Alphabetical List
1977
Cermanotta, Dante, Claflin College, Orangeburg,
S. C. 29204,
Gessert, Robert A., 1401 Iris St. N.W., Washing-
ton, D. C. 20012
Gibb, Robert E., 34 Farwell St., Natick 01760
Gibbs, Roy R., 278 Katahden Ave., Millinocket,
Me 04462
Gifford, Clarence F., 32 So. Main St., Assonet
02702
GUbert, Chandler W., 54 Walden St., Concord
01742
Gilbert, Mahlon B., P. O. Box 2, Marshfield Hills
02051
Glasser, James C, 10 Dane St., Beverly 01915
Glenn, Marilyn Franck, Buffalo Area Metropolitan
Ministries, Inc., Buffalo, N.Y. 14200
Glessner, Richard H., 44 Nevada Rd., Needham
Heights 02194
Goble, William D., 12 Church St., Rockland 02370
Gold, Carl W., Highland Terrace, RFD 1, Plymouth
02360
Goodale, Theodore N., 175 Columbian St., S. Wey-
mouth 02190
Gordon, Harry B., RFD, Box 80, Kings Landing,
Brewster 02631
Granitsas, Nicholas G., 68 Eustis St., Revere 02151
Gray, Leonard B., 17 Johnson Rd., Saugus 01906
Gray, William P., 30 Memorial Rd., Somerville
02145
Green, Thomas G., 1 Story St., Cambridge 02138
Greene, Richmond K., 28 Lefurgy Ave., Hastings-
on-Hudson, N. Y. 10706
Gregg, Robert T., Box 311, 91 Green St., Medfield
02052
Gregg, Theodore H., Still River Road, Harvard
01451
Gregory, H. William, Bedford Rd., Lincobi 01773
Grimshaw, Eric W., Aldersgate Retirement Center,
1473 Westgate Dr., Kissimmee, Fla. 32741
Grogan, David S., 335 Lake Elizabeth Drive, Craig-
ville 02636
Grogan. Wells B., 11 Garden Street, Cambridge
02138
Gunther, John J., Ill, Oak St., Alfred, Maine 04002
Gustafson, Mark W., 1189 Main St., Worcester
01603
Hackett, Allen, 374 Edgewater Drive West, E. Fal-
mouth 02536
fHackett, Peter, Lay, Highland St., Northbridge
Center 01534
Haines, Perry, Jr., 25 The Great Road, Bedford
01730
Hall, Norman, Box 11, So. Walpole 02071
Hall, Philip S., 20 Nelson Circle, North Amherst
01002
Hall, Richard J., 801 Boston Rd., Pinehurst 01866
Hall, Robert M., 55 Harbor St., Salem 01970
HaU, Thomas L., 14 E. Corning St., Beverly 01915
Hall, Winthrop G., 190 Salisbury St., Worcester
01609
Hambrick-Stowe, Elizabeth, 45 Edwards St., Fra-
mingham 01701
Hambrick-Stowe, Charles E., 45 Edwards St., Fra-
mingham 01701
Hamilton, William N., Casco-Raymond United
Parish, Raymond, Maine 04071
Handspicker, Meredith B., 210 Herrick Rd., New-
ton Centre 02159
Hangen, Emerson G., 285 High St., Newburyport
01950
Hansen, James R., H-29 Overlook Rd., So. Wind-
sor, Conn. 06074
Hardina, Robert F., Damariscotta, Maine 04543
Harper, Charles 11., 34 Concord Sq., Boston 02118
tHarrah, Charles Robert, Reformed Charck, P.O.
Box 281, Millis 02054
Harrer, John A., 58 Shepard St., Cambridge
02138
Harris, Pierson, R., 1000 Southern Artery, Apt.
701, Quincy 02169
Harrison, M. Hunter, 10 Leighton Rd., Auburndale
02166
Hartman, Justin J., 481 Main Street, Acton 01720
Harttree, Gilbert, 7 Somers Rd., E. Longmeadow
01028
Hartunian, Joanne, First Armenian, 380 Concord
Ave.., Belmont 02178
Hartunian, Vartan, 380 Concord Ave., Belmont
02178
Haskins, Stuart C, Parade Rd., RFD 3, Laconia,
N. H. 03246
Hassessian, Herald, AG., 34 Franconia St., Wor-
cester 01602
Hastings, LeRoy N., Jr., 519 Washington St., Whil-
man 02382
Havice, Charles W., 471 Trapelo Rd., Belmont
02178
Hazelton, Roger, 210 Herrick Road, Newton Centre
02159
Heap, Leonard, 6820 Delmar, Apt. 50, University
City, Missouri 63130
Hebard, Alden, Federated Church, Hyannis 02601
Heeren, Ernest S., 218 Walnut St., Newtonville
02160 /
Heidt, John A., Park Colony Apts., Apt. 616, North
Reading 01864
Heigham, Robert H., 624 High St., Hanson 02341
Heineman, Charles P., 475 Riverside Drive, N. Y.,
N. Y., c/o UCBWM Dept., Sduthern Asia, 16th
Floor
tHeinnmann, Fritz, 93 South Main St., Orange 01364
Heinrich, William R., Jr. 168 Belleview Rd.
Squantura 02171
Heintzelman, David J., 30 Central St., West Boyl-
ston 01583
Helm, Norman G., 7 Church St., Westboro 01581
Hemple, Edward C, III, P.O. Box 1094, 11 Bay-
view Drive, Orleans 02653
Henderson, Michael L. C, 145 Upland Road, Cam-
bridge 02140
Henderson, Robert S., P. O. Box 192, 119 High St.,
Acton 01720
Henderson, Verne E., 28 Marshall Street, Drookline
02146
Hermes, Leon, 10 Church St., Bradford 01830
tHewitt, Fred P., Lay, 165 Bolton St., Springfield
01129
Hibshman, C. Robert, 340 Clapboard St., Westwood
02090
Higgins, Forrest C, 1507 Highland St., Holliston
01746
Higgins, George B., 68 South St., Dalton 01226
Higgins, John R., 9 Duxbury Rd., Newton Centre
02159
Hildonen, Nancy F., 26 Summit Ave., Rockport
01966
Hill, Larry, 105 Memorial Hall, Harvard Univ.,
Cambridge 02138
Hinchcliff, Harris B., 9 Birchwood Lane, Lenox
01240
Hindemith, Gerald O., Box 366, Bridgewater 02324
Hjorth, Judith E., 90 Glendale Rd., Attleboro
02703
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Alphabetical List
161
tHoaglander, Robert F., 48 Seminole Ave., Waltham
02154
Hobbs, William F., Craigville Conference Center,
CraigviUe 02636
Hocutt, A. Lee, 196 Walpole St., Norwood 02062
Hodgkins, George A., 379 Country Way, Scituate
02066
HoUaday, William L., 210 Herrick Rd., Newton
Centre 02159
Holland, Darrell W., 28600 Osbom, Bay Village,
Ohio 44140
tHoUenbeck, David, Meth., 20 Hafl Ave., Andover
01810
Hollis, Allen, 86 Walker Rd., Swampscott 01907
Hood, Charles F., P.O. Box 368, Marblehead 01945
Hooten, George M., Jr., P.O. Box 368, Marblehead
01945
Hopkins, Robert S., Jr., 33 Red Gate Lane, Am-
herst 01002
Horn, Howard P., 1225 Chestnut Street, Athol
01331
Heughdin, Charles T., Middlesex School, Concord
01742
Howard, Judson D., 80 Greenacre Rd., Westwood
02090
Howard, Irving E., 70 South Main St., Uxbridge
01569
Howard, Thomas P., 183 Main St., Franklin 02038
Howe, WilUam T., 139 Sycamore St., Somerville
02145
tHowes, Mrs. Donald, Lay, (West Hawley), Ash-
field 01330
Howland, Robert L, 1300 South Airport Blvd.,
Port o' Call Box 573, Melbourne, Fla. 32901
Huber, William R., King George Drive, Boxford
01921
Hudson, J. Calvert, 6061 Second St. E., St. Peters-
burg, Fla. 33706
tHuffman, David, Presby, 645 Boylston St., Boston
02116
Hughes, John, First Congregational Church, 18
Andover Rd., Billerica 01821
Hume, Charles N., Jr., 22 Linwood St., Saugus
01906
Hunt, Thomas A., 17 Page Farm Rd., Sherbom
01770
Hurlburt, Roderic W., Foamer Rd., Southampton
01073
Ihloff, Charleg. E., 113 Granby Rd., South Had-
ley Falls 01075
Ingram, Phyllis K., 28 Claflin St., Milford 01757
Iswaradevan, Sumathi D., 28 Irving St., Cambridge
02138
lives, Peter B., Cong'l Union of Scotland, 13 Ar-
lington St., Cambridge 02140
Jackman, Robert A., 14 Brooks St., Upton 01568
James, Leroy, U. S. Army
Jenkins, Marshall, Box 184, Back Bay Annex, Bos-
ton 02117
Jenkinson, Egbert W. A., 13 Central St^ Methuen
01844
Jensen, Frank T., 600 Washington St., Dorchester
02124
tJensen, Mark P., CCCC, 9 Primrose St., Roslindale
02131
Johnson, Boyd M., Jr., 173 Moffat Road, Waban
02168
Johnson, Ernest B., Jr., 74 Commercial Sl, East
Braint'ree 02184
Johnson, Jeffrey P., First riaptist Church, 493
Main St., Maiden 02148
Johnson, Roland V. E., 4 Franklin St., Middlebury,
Vermont 05753
Johnson, Rollin E., Jr., Cong'l Church, Plymouth
St., Halifax 02338
Johnson, Stanley F., 54 Main St., Fahnouth 02540
Johnson, Warren H., 10 Arbor St., Wenham 01984
Johnston, James D., Sr., Payson Park Church, 365
Belmont St., Behnont 02178
Jones, Chester E., 60 James St-, c/o Barchard,
Maiden 02l48
Jones, Edward A., Greenwood Lodge, Orwell, Vt.
05760
Jones, Mrs. Gordon V., 15 Addison Rd., Wilbra-
ham 01095
Jones, Tohn P., 2555 Handasyde Ave., Cincinnati,
Ohio '208
Jones, h-iymond. Box 761, East Orleans 02643
Jones, Richard A., Main St., Sheffield 01257
Jordan, Merie K., 431 C King St., Cohasset 02025
Julius, David J., 3230 Athena Ctr., Lacey, Wash-
ington 98503
Kaetzel, Reka, 144 Hancock St., Auburndale 02166
Kaetzel, Samuel T., 144 Hancock St., Auburndale
02166
Kanaly, Marion E., Apt. 1-N, 1410 S. Busse Rd.,
Mt. Prospect, 111. 60056
tKantzer, Lowell R., Bapt., Union St., Norfolk
02056
tKarpal, Richard, Meth., RED No. 1, Assonet 02702
tKarstens, Keith A., 26 West St., Leominster 01453
Katz, Saul, 21 Marshall St., E. Longmeadow
01028
Reach, Stanley J., 47 Lewis St., Walpole 02081
Keedy, Allen, 23 Peach St., Walpole 02081
Keirstead, Dana G., Sawyer Square, Jonesport,
Maine 04649
Kelley, James R., 26 Benevalent St., Provi-
dence, R. I. 02906
Kelly, Francis R., Pleasant St., Barre 01005
Kelsey, Herbert 0., Jr., 6 Elm St., Warren 01083
Kenison, Gordon S., 888 Main St., Tewksbury 01876
Kenseth, Arnold M., South East St., R.F.D. No. 1,
Amherst 01002
Kent, Katherine M., 271 Ocean Ave., Marblehead
01945
Kent, Ronald G., Box 2002, Peabody 01960
Kilborn, Malcolm, 16 Mayer Drive, Holyoke 01040
Kirk, Nevin M., 761 Sumner Ave., Springfield
01108
Kirkpatrick, Charles W., Box 58, Ludlow 01056
Kirschenmann, Frederick, 848 Brush Hill Rd., Mil-
ton 02186
tKitto, William J., Mt. Hermon Rd., R.F.D. #1,
Box 123, Northfield 01360
Kittredge, Scott, Box 312, Whitefield, Maine 04362
Klassen, Nancy, 1 Bartlett St., Lowell 01852
Knapp, Forrest L., 13 Spectacle Rd.'; Lakewood
Hills, East Sandwich 02537
Knight, Dennis R., 22 Maple St., Auburn 01501
Knight, John B., Cong'l Church, Main St., Brad-
ford, Vt. 05033
Knight, W., Allan, 10 Melville Ave., Dorchester
02134
162
Alphabetical List
1977
Knowles, Robert, Rte. 41, State Rd., Richmond
01254
Knox, William F., 320 Washington St., Norwell
32061
Kohlhofer, Leonard B., 9 East Common St., Tops-
field 01983
Krackhardt, Fred A., 171 West St., Berlin 01503
Kreider, David B., 89 Grove St., Auburndale 02166
Kupperschmidt, Gerald L., 17 Greenwood Road,
Natick 01760
Kyte, Robert, 500 Main St., 'W'ilbraham 01095
Ladre, David R., 30 Pleasant St., Methuen 01844
Lancaster, James L., 252 Amherst St., Granby
01033
Lanphear, Deane R., Mt. Hermon School for Boys,
Box 26, Mt. Hermon 01354
Larsen, Kenneth Arne, 6 Gary Ave., Beverly 01915
tLassiter, Valentino, Lie, St. Mark Cong'l Ch., 200
Townsend St., Roxbury 02121
tLauffer, Paul E., Univ., 34 Spring Hill Ave.,
Bridgewater 02324
Laviscount, Samuel L., 11 Gibson Rd., Newtonville
02160
Lawrence, Robert P., P.O. Box 35, Adamsville,
R.L 02801
Leach, David A., Box 214, Manomet 02345
Leamon, J. Thomas, 208 Montague Rd., Amherst
01002
tLeathers, A. Lawrence, Lay, 34 M St., Haverhill
01830
Leavitt, Daniel, Edgell Rd., Framingham 01701
tLeBlanc, Dennis, Green Hill Rd., Gill 01376
Lehmann, Delwin R., 50 Elm St., Springfield 01103
Leidberg, Richard E., P. O. Box 423, Sharon 02067
Lemert, Charles C, 1003 S. Johnson St., Carbon-
dale, III. 62907
Leng, E. Richard, Box 392, Middleton 01949
Leo, Roy, 55 Munson Street, Greenfield 01301
Lewis, Edward W. W., 411 South Main St., Cohas-
set 02025
Lewis, Jeffrey M., 797 State St., Springfield 01109
Libby, Merton E., 107 Adams St., Lexington 02173
tLinn, Edmund H., Bapt., 128 Herrick Rd., Newton
Center 02159
Loggie, Robert D., Main St., Brimfield 01010
Loesch, William, c/o Boston City Hospital, 818
Harrison Avenue, Boston 02118
Long, Donald, 37 Hawthorn St., Lowell 01851
Long, Loy L., 1830 Commonwealth Ave., Newton
02166
Loomis, Herbert F., 118 East Allen Ridge Rd.,
Springfield 01118
Loungway, Ferdinand J., c/o Smith "F", 2050
Highland Ave., Fall River 02720
Luccock, Robert E., 22 Stanford Rd., Wellesley
02181
Lund, Neal G., 20 Roseland Terrace, Longmeadow
01106
Lynehan, Charles W., 20 Lovell St., Westminster
01473
Lyons, Christopher A., 410 North Cross Street,
Wheaton, III 60187
MacCormack, Dwight B., Jr., 131 Marmion Way,
Rockport 01966
MacDonald, Joseph C, Box 484, Wilton, Me. 04294
MacEachern, Carole L., 399 Lincoln St., Abington
02351
MacFarlane, Robert B., 37 Edgemere Rd., Dalton
01226
Macintosh, Douglas M., 65 Newbury Ave., North
Quincy 02171
Mack, John Hayward, 43 Jamaica St., Jamaica
Plain 02130
MacLean, Norman C, 3 Allan St., Penacook, N. H.
03301
MacLeod, David H., Sr., 50 Elm St., Springfield
01103
MacLeod, Robert J., 295 High St., Newbuiyport
01950
MacMullen, Howard H., Jr., 23 High St., Marble-
head 01945
MacNab, John M., Box 101, Dorchester 02124
MacNeill, Robert W., Box 367, Bryantville 02327
Maddaford, John H., Honesdale, Pa. 18431
Maguire, Michael J., 250 N. Main St., So. Deer-
field 01373
Mahoney, Harry R., The Chapel-Cardigan Moun-
tain School, Canaan, N. H. 03741
tManseau, William J., Catholic, 12 Catherwood Rd.,
Tewksbury 01876
Maravell, William N., 616 Northfield Rd., Lunen-
burg 01462
Mark, William, Main St., Southampton 01073
Marks, Gary L., Box 184, 8 Town Square, Ply-
mouth 02360
tMarks, James R., Meth., Souther Rd., Gloucester
01930
tMarsden, Ralph E., 14 Burncoat Terrace, Worces-
ter 01605
Marshall, James C, P.O. Box 612, Lynnfield 01940
Martin, Daniel K., 11 Beach St., Millbury 01527
Martin, J. Arthur, 30 Liberty Pole Rd., Hingham
02043
*Martin, James C, 15 West St., Mansfield 02048
Martin, John A-, Box 148, Manomet 02345
Martin, Lloyd F., 20 Marion St., Wollaston 02170
Martinson, Terry 0., 536 Pleasant St., Weymouth
02190
Maruyama, Yoshio, Silliman University, Dumagete,
The Philippines
tMason, Robert, Bapt., P. O. Box 350, Pittsfield
01201
tMassey, Oliver, Lay., P.O. Box 282, Athol 01331
Mathews, E. William, 80 South St., Fitchburg 01420
Mathewson, Earl, 29 Park St., Southbridge 01550
Mathieson, David G.. 8 Concord Road, Acton 01720
Mathison, Donald S., Reservoir Rd., Sunderland
01375
Matthews, Diane 0. P., 204 Highgate St., Needham
02192
*Maxfield, Charles A., Ill, 37 Hawthorne St., Low-
ell 01851
Maxfield, Otis A., 281 High St., Newburyport 01950
Mayher, Philip J., Jr., 30 Common St., Walpole
02081
Maynard, Stuart O., 90 Wildwood Dr., Westwood
02090
Mayne, Thomas C, 16 Pleasant St., So. Natick
01760
tMazobere, Crispin C. G., Meth., 10 Centre St.,
Cambridge 02139
McCloy, James, Jr., Box 187, Manchester 01944
McEldowney, Morris C., Address Unknown
tMcEwan, Charles E., Main Rd., Cummington 01026
McKean, Philip F., 736 Bay Rd., Amherst 01002
McLane, Edwin D., 1912 Massachusetts Ave., Lex-
ington 02173
McQueen, Dale B., 236 North St., N. Weymouth
02191
McRee, Archie D., 60 New Estate Rd., Littleton
01460
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163
Medling, Paul R., 17 Church St., Weymouth
Heights 02189
Meek, Frederick M., 474 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brook-
line 02146
Meier, Robert L., Maple St., Danvers 01923
Melanson, Arthur H., 29 Weathersfield Rd., Natick
01760
tMenk, Sidney G., Presby., 156 Kirkstall Rd., New-
tonville 02160
Merrill, Jacob Franklin J., 433 Broadway, Somer-
ville 02145
Merritt, Repton N., 10 Hill St., Biddeford Pool,
Maine 04006
tMerritt, Robert E., Meih., Ward St., R.F.D. 5,
Carver 02330
Merten, Gordon C, West River Road, Uxbridge
01569
jMexcur, Dwight E., Student, Memorial Cong'l Ch.,
Elm St., Baldwinville 01436
Meyer, Harry L., 30 Redwood Lane, Hyannis 02601
Miller, Clyde H., Jr., 14 Beacon St.. Boston 02108
Miller, Donald W., 61 Elaine Drive, Pittsfield 01201
Miller, Earl W., Jr., 32 Grow St., North Dart-
mouth 02747
tMiUer, Hugh W., Meth., 4 Church St., Webster
01570
Miller, John H., 299 Forest Hills Rd., Springfield
01128
Miller, John Ulman, Jr.. 60 Prospect St., Franklin
02038
Miller, Walter K., Box 6, Sheffield 01257
tMiller, William, Student, 20 Mendon Rd., Black-
stone 01504
MiUin, Paul D., 171 Main St., Box 364, Rowley
01969
Mills, Elden H., West Tisbury 02575
Mills, Jacqueline, 247 Washington St., Winchester
01890
Miner, Harry B., 88 High Rd., Newbury 01950
Mingus, John, Brookline St., Townsend 01469
Moissides, George L., Westminster Cong'l., Canter-
bury, Conn. 06331
Monbleau, Charles H., 54 Shore Rd., West Har-
wich 02671
Monroe, W. Irving, Jr., Box 16, Chatham 02633
tMonstur, Richard, Bapt., Granville 01034
Moore, David E., 801 Cofentry Lane, Apt. 102,
Norwood 02062
tMoore, James D., Baptist, 23 Williams Rd., Will-
iamsburg 01096
Morgan, R. Jerry, 78 Pleasant St., Leicester 01524
Morgan, John E., Main St., Charlton 01507
Morgan, William A., 241 Main St., Great Barring-
ton 01230
Morrell, Herbert B., 419 Fern St., W. Hartford,
Conn. 06107
Morris, Robert G.. Box 385, Pembroke 02359
Morrison, Gary W., First Congregational Church,
Elyria, Ohio 44035
Morse, Mervyn M., R.D. #1, Route 66, Easthamp-
ton 01027
Morse, Robert P., 135 Southville Rd., Southboro
01772
Morton, Margaret M., 101 Larchwood Dr., Cam-
bridge 02138
tMoser. R. Leroy. Meth., 134 Barrett St., Northamp-
ton 01060
Moulton, Joseph L., 138 Hancock St., Aubumdale
02166
Mugar, Youhanna D., 1-H Forest Acres Drive,
Bradford 01830
tMunn, Sherrill F., Nazarene, 473 Washington St.,
Winchester 01890
Munson, Howard E., Conway 01341
Murchie, George B., Sunshine Village, Chicopee
01020
Musser, Forrest, 18 Larch Lane, Reading 01867
Myers, Charles D., 61 Old Nashua Rd., RFD #2
Londonderry, N. H. 03053
Myers, Lester G., 102 Park Ave., Whitman 02382
Myers, Paul B., 20 Upland Way, Mattapoisett
02739
Nason, Howard E., Box 517, Dyess A.F.B., Texas
79607
tNavle, Charles, Lie, Sparhawk Terrace, Marble-
head 01945
Nelson, Henry R., 216 E. Muskegon Ave., White-
hall, Michigan 49461
Nelson, Philip N., 127 Main Street, Amesbury
01913
Neville, Joseph, Maple Street Cong. Church, Dan-
vers 01823
New, Ben E. J., 55 Main St., Shelburne Falls
01370
Newman, Lester I., 40 Raymond St., Manchester
01944
Newton, Seth W., 565 Main St., Centerville 02632
Nichols, Edward G., Wellesley Manor Nursing
Home, Wellesley 02181
Nichols, Kenneth E., Route 390B Easthampton
01027
Niebuhr, Richard R., 45 Falmouth Rd., Arlington
02174
Noble, Robert P., Jr., 6 Moose Hill Rd., E. Wal-
pole 02032
Norling, David C, 256 Mt. Blue St., Norwell 02061
Novotny, Daniel, 582 Pleasant St., Belmont 02178
Noyes, Worth, P.O. Box 7B, Chesterfield 01012
Nutter, Stuart C, 11 Forrest Glen, N. Wobum
01801
Nutting, Edmund W., 1189 Washington St, Lanes-
ville 01930
tOckenga, Harold J., CC, 624 Bay Rd., Hamilton
01936
tOlds, W. Mason, Bapt., 23 Stagecoach Rd., Am-
herst 01002
Olson, Edwin A., Address Unknown
Overlook, Donald E., 77 Nowell Rd., Melrose 02176
Paboojian, George A., 443 School St., Belmont
02178
Palmer, Joseph S., RFD 1, Bayside, Ellsworth,
Maine 04605
t Palmer, Russell H., Comm. Worker, 15 Dublin
Road, Peabodv 01960
Parcell. R. Lee, 18 Dale St., Methuen 01849
Parker, Stanley J., 58 Middle St., Hadley 01035
Parsons, Jonathan D., Precinct St., R.D. #5, Lake-
ville 02346
Parsons, William L., 88 Cedar St., Clinton 01510
Peacock, Quentin L., 1 Lathrop St., Westfield
01085
164
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1977
Pearson, Roy M., Andover Newton Theological
School, Newton Centre 02159
Pease, Frederick A., Jr., 9 Stinson Rd., Andover
01810
Peck, William J., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Peeler, J. York, Jr., 68 Conant St., Beverly 01915
Penner, Albert J., South Newfane, Vermont 05351
Perry, Martin W., 15 Drummond Ave., Worcester
01605
Perry, William B., 371 Davisville Rd., E. Falmouth
02356
Peterson, Willard F., 10 Rockland St., Taunton
02780
Petter, John H., 44 Chandler St., Boston 02116
Phelps, Marion R-, 11 Sycamore Lane, South Den-
nis 02660
PhiUippi, A. Karl, 4 Pine Ridge Road, Topsfield
01983
tPierce, Harvey L., CC Orthodox Cong'l Ch.,
Gloucester 01930
Pirie, James G., 96 Fontaine St., Marlboro 01752
Pitman, Paul G., 10 Marigold Ave., Wellesley
02181
Plummet, A. Elmore, 47 Woodbrier Road, West
Roxbury 02132
Pope, Arthur K., Old Boston Rd., Sutton 01527
Porter, Richard I., Box 144, East Orleans 02643
tPossell, Stanley, Meth., 5 Chestnut St., Worcester
01608
Post, Avery D., 232 Beacon St., Boston 02116
*Potter, Francis E., 25 Hathaway, Lexington 02173
Potter, Herbert T., Jr., 8 Little Cove Circle, West
Dennis 02670
Powell, Clyde, 395 Pakachoag St., Auburn 01501
Powell, Oliver, 31 Oakland Ave., Aubumdale 02166
Powers, James, Jr., 1803 Oregon Ave., Rockford,
111. 61108
fPrice, Hampton E., Bapt., Dunstable 01827
Pryce, Richard S., Main St., Rutland 01543
Pugh, Robert E., 168 Dutcher St., Hopedale 01747
Purdy, Bradford, Park St., Belchertown 01007
Rabb, James W., First Cong'l, Gibbs Ave., Ware-
ham 02571
Ranches, Frederico, 6 Maria Lane, Roslindale
02131
Randle, Edwin A., 125 Church St., Ware 01082
Ransom, David P., 635 Purchase St., New Bedford
02742
Rathnam, P. Yesu, Mountain Rd., Princeton 01541
Ray, David, Old Winchester Rd., Warwick 01378
Rayson, Delwyn R., 112 So. Victoria St., St. Paul,
Minn, 55105
Reeder, Darrell Alan, 12 Princeton Avenue, Beverly
01915
Rees, William J., 50 Marginal St., Lowell 01854
Reese, David Jesse, IH, 31 Maple Heights, West
Springfield 01089
Reinke, David H., 87 Brookline St., Worcester
01603
Remaly, Edwin G., 7 Lee St., Salem 01907
Rennebohm, W. Craig, Pilgrim Cong. Church, 509
lOlh Ave., E. Seattle, Wash. 98102
Rettig, H. Noel, 59 Beech Street, Clinton 01510
Rhine, Raymond O., 29 Cottage Lane, Concord
01742
Rhude, Beth Esther, 99 Claremont Ave., Apt. 711,
N. Y., N. Y. 10027
Rice, Dexter B., 48 Riverside Drive, Harwich 02601
Rice, Elizabeth, 45 Ruttland Square, Apt. 1,
Boston 02118
tRice, W. Arthur, CC, Highland Cong'l Ch., 738
Parker St., Roxbury 02120
Richardson, Nancy, 41 Ballard Street, Jamaica
Plain 02130
Rieger, Grover C, 32 Forest St., Stoneham 02180
Rightor, Edward W., 4 Belmore Terrace, Jamica
Plain 02130
Riley, W. Roscoe, 515 Hanover St., Hanover 02339
Ripley, Robert J., 12 Elm St., Braintree 02184
t Robbing, Edward, UUA, S. Main St., Berkley
02780
Roberge, Brian E-, So. Water St., P. O. Box 846,
Edgartown 02539
tRoberts, Edward A., Meth., Depot St., Bemardston
01337
Roberts, Robert A., 251 Wilder St., LoweU 01851
Robertson, John P., 1 Church Street, Wakefield
01880
Robinson, George A., 438 Front St., Marion 02738
Robinson, Richard S., Jr., 30 Sunnybank Ave.,
Rockland 02370
Robson, Horace G., 222 Calabria Ave., Coral Ga-
bles, Fla. 33134
Bock, Robert R., 4 Chapel Street, Holden 01520
t Rogers, Oscar A., Jr., CC, Natchez Jr. College,
Natchez, Miss. 39120
Rohn, Kurt, Court St., Uxbridge 01569
Romolo, John J., P. O. Box 37, Somerville 02145
Ronander, Albert C, 68 Beriah Brooks Rd., Har-
wich 02645
Rose, David D., 34 Brook St., Wellesley 02181
Rose, Lois, Cherry Street, Stockbridge 01262
Rosenberger, Donald A., 34 Rocky Neck Ave.,
Gloucester 01930
Roth, Dennis, Village Church, Wellesley Square,
Wellesley 02181
tRoth, Taylor, Baptist, 93 Paul Revere Rd., Need-
ham 02192
Rowlingson, Donald T., Church St., Winchester
01890
tRudalevige, Donald K., Meth., 15 Bellview Heights,
Ashland 01721
Runnion, David G., c/o Action, 24 Elm St., Glou-
cester 01930
Russell, Stanley G., 6 Walkup Road, Sudbury 01776
Ryan, Walter S., 20 Park Place, Lee 01238
Sadleir, Wilbur B., P.O. Box 264, Feeding Hills
01030
Sahakian, William S., P.O. Box 12, 49 Eisenhower
Cir., Wellesley 02181
Sahakian, Mabel L., P.O. Box 12, 49 Eisenhower
Cir., Wellesley 02181
Samuelson, John A., 155 Eastbourne Rd., Newton
Centre 02159
Sanderson, Paul D., Medfield State Hospital, Med-
field 02052
Sanderson, Ross W., 144 Hancock St, Aubumdale
02166
Sandon, Leo, University of Florida, Tallahassee,
Fla. 33-106
Sangree, Carl M., R.F.D., West Cummington 01265
Sangree, Charles S., 24 Hollis St., Holliston 01746
Sargent, John H., 86 Marlboro St., Lowell 01851
t Sawyer, Robert, Presby, 4 Beechwood Rd., Welles-
ley 02181
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Alphabetical List
165
tScalise, Victor F., Jr., BapL, 210 Harvard St.,
Brookline 02146
Schaaf, Clarke B., 763 Longmeadow St., Long-
tfieadow 01106
Schaudt, Yvonne, Second Cong'l Church, 60 High-
land St., West Newton 02165
Schlegel, F. Nelson, 33 Chiswick St., Longmeadow
01106
Schmidt, Jay D., 9 East Common St., Topsfield
01983
Schofield, Russell C, 15 Searle St.. Georgetown
01833
Schroeder, L. Clarence, 1000 Southern Artery,
Quincy 02169
Schumm, Herbert I.. 250 Main St., North Andover
01845
Schumm, Priscilla, 250 Main St., North Andover
01845
Schivarz, Glen R., 60 Bowles Park, Springfield
01104
Scott, John C, Lt. Col., U.S. Army, 13491 Key-
stone Rd., Woodbridge, Virginia 22191
Scott, Robert E., Jr., 4 Margaret Rd., Stoneham
02180
Scroggs, James R., 48 Laurel Dr., Bridgewater
02324
tSeamans, Chester, Lay, Mt. Herraon Rd., West
Northiield 01360
Segerstrom, David I., 6880 Old Mill Rd., Rockford,
111. 61108
Seldon, Horace, 7 Eaton St., Wakefield 01880
Senior, Robert C, 128 Glezen Lane, Wayland
01778
Separk, Charles A., 121 Laurel Hill Rd., Holden
01526
Sewell, William G., 342 Union St., Hanover 02339
Seymour. Frank C, 2159 Northwest 28th Place,
Gainsville, Fla. 32605
Shanabrook, Paul E-, 130 Newton Street, Weston
02193
Shaw, Arthur W., 4 Creamery Road, North Orange
01364
Shedd, Vaughn F.. Ill Mt. Auburn Street, Water-
town 02172
Sheldon, Dustin F., 82 Packard St., Hudson 01749
Sherwood, Don R., 231-A Sonora St., Redlands,
Cal. 92373
Shire, Robert P., 100 Baker St., Walpole 02081
Shontz, Wayne K., 22 Pierce St., Leominster 01453
Short, Ralph E., c/o Staunton Military Academy,
Staunton, Va. 24401
Siegle, Scott C, 5437 E. Billings St., Mesa, Arizo-
na 85201
Siekman, Arthur J., 7 Laconia Rd., Worcester
01609
Silvester, Leonard W., 20 Center Rd., Box 457,
Shirley 01464
Simone, Joseph, 117 Jenkins Rd., Andover 01810
Simpson, Donald A., 26 Brattle St., Worcester
01606
Simpson, William H., 26 Temple Rd., Lynnfield
01940
Singer, Robert B., Box 326, Marion 02738
Singley, Martin C, HI, Old Post Rd., N. Attleboro
02760
Sinn, Paul E., 4 Atlantic Ave., No. Plymouth 02359
Sisson, Robert E., Box 102, High St., Cotuit 02635
Small, Douglas, Huntington Rd., Worthington 01098
Smith, Carlyle A., 42 Lathrop St., W. Springfield
01089
Smith. Donald W., 1075 Washington St-, Braintreo
02184
tSmith, Emerson W., Meth. (POC) 15 Western-
view Drive, East Longmeadow 01028
Smith, Herbert Rhodes, 27 Twelfth St., Attleboro
02703
Smith, Jackson, Harvard Divinity School, 42 Fran-
cis Ave., Cambridge 02139
t Smith, Stanley B., Epis., 65 Townsend Street, Pep-
erell 01463
Smith. William N. 42 Frances St., Cambridge 02138
t Smothers, Gary W., CC, 28 Linfield Street, Hol-
brook 02343
Snider, Greta W., 1 Ridge Rd., Lincoln 01773
Snowden. Glen W., Address Unknown
Snyder, Charles H., Youth for Christ, Box Y, 410
North Cross Street, Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Snyder, Richard L., 12 Church St., Box 22, Boyl-
ston 01505
Southwick, Philip H., 5 Hart Circle, Georgetown
01833
tSpahn, David M., Presb., 868 Main St., Dennis
02638
Sparrow, Richard 0., 31 Church St., Whitinsville
01588
Sprenger, Edgar, 91 Brigham St., Northborough
01532
Stackhouse, Max L., 210 Herrick Rd., Newton
Centre 02159
Starbuck, Robert B., 41 Maple St., Watertown
02172
Steele, David A., 25 Kelly Road., Cambridge 02139'
Steele, Guy L., 404 Washington St., Brighton 02135
tSteeves, Timothy, Epis., Main St., Heath 01346
Stent, Judson, Mount Hermon School, Mount Her-
mon 01354
Stevens, Peter, 1541 Washington St., Canton 02021
Stewart, Henry Allen, Bedford Rd., Lincoln 01773
Stewart, Ian, Lion's Mouth Rd., Amesbury 01913
Stewart, Richard H., P.O. Box 128, 110 CUfton
Lane, West Hyannisport 02672
tStinson, Joseph David. Disciples, 40 Glen Ave.,
Methuen 01844
Stirling, James, HI, 10 Crescent St., Millers Falls
01349
Stoddard, Margaret, 13 Donald Ave., Holden 01520
Stoehr, Richard A., 216 Main St., So. Dennis 02660
Stone, Alfred W., 78 Marion Rd., Watertown
02172
Stoughton, Richard, Jr., 33 North Main St., Brock-
ton 02401
Straight, Carlos H., 38 Greenville St., Spencer
01562
Strickland, M. Freeman, 20 Melch Rd., Lynnfield
Ctr. 01940
Styron, Charles M., 55 Medford Leas, Medford,
New Jersey 08055
Sullivan, Robert E., 24 Seattle St., AUston 02134
Sumner, William A., 78 East Rd., Westminster
01473
Swansburg, Edward F., 230 Nahant Rd., Nahant
01908
Swart, Winfield Q., 144 Hancock St., Aubumdale
02166
tSwecker, Stephen L., Meth., 11 Conant Rd., Lynn
01904
Sweeney, Arthur N., 43 Silver St., Greenfield 01301
Symonds, Jerry D., 523 145th S.E. Bellevue, Wash-
ington 98007
Tadgell, H. Allen, Jr., 113 Laurel St., Fairhaven
02719
Tate, Gordon P-, 18 West St., Petersham 01366
166
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1977
Tatro, Donald E., 495 Canton Ave., Milton 02186
Taylor, Alva M., 158 W. Spruce Rd., Milford 01757
Taylor, George B., Ill, 191 Middlesex Ave., Wil-
mington 01887
Taylor, Richard H., Maple St., Hinsdale 01235
Teikmanis, Arthur L., 152 Wendell Avenue, Pitts-
field 01201
Telfer, Walter A., 600 Salem End Rd., Framing-
ham 01701
Templin, Theodore, Fowler Rd., Northbridge
01534
Terkelsen, Helen E., Box 145, Bourne 02532
Thomas, Helen D., P.O. Box 221, Momingdale
01530
tThomas, J. Lincoln, CC, 177E-5 Louden Rd., Con-
cord, N. H. 03301
Thompson, J. Earl, Jr., 210 Herrick Rd., Newton
Centre 02159
Thompson, Stephen G., 51 Church St., Mansfield
02048
t Thompson, Thomas G., Meth., 49 Main St., Mill-
bury 01527
tThompson, Vesta L., NACC, Tyringham Union
Church, Tyringham 01264
Thurber, Benjamin W., 1 Howard Street, South
Hamilton 01983
Thwing, C. Elizabeth, 260 Main St., Greenville,
Pa 16125
Tillett, George F., Oak Bluffs, Box 1281, Martha's
Vineyard 02557
tTitsworth, Charles G., Presby., Deerfield 01342
Tobin, Clifford C, 184 Pleasant Street, Maiden
02148
Todrank, Gustavo H., 38 Pleasant Street, Water-
ville, Maine 04901
Tolley, William P., College Highway, Box 42,
Southwick 01077
Tolson, George R., Chap., Conservation Centre,
P.O. Box 790, Susanville, California
Toms, Paul E., 0 Park St., Boston 02108
Toppan. Louis C, 645 Boylston St., Boston 02116
Towle, Gifford H., RD 2, Amherst 01002
Tucker, Stephen R., Main St., Ashby 01431
Tucker, William W., 26 Maple St., Holden 01520
Turrell, Stephen W., 404 Washington St., Duxbury
02332
Tuttle, Jonathan G., 79 No. Prospect St., Amherst
01002
Tweed, John Gregory, 55 Conz St., Northampton
01060
Tyson, George R., 25 Bates Avenue, Winthrop
02152
UUom, Orville D., 100 Water St., Apt. 504, Haver-
hill 01830
Vaeni, Edwin S., 319 RoUstone St., Fitchburg
01420
Van Hoek, Walter R., No. Fryeburg, Me. 04058
Van Strien, David D., 15 Laurel Ave., Peterboro,
N. H. 03458
Varga, Paul V., 499 Main St., Shrewsbury 01545
Venator, David A., 540 Columbia Rd., Dorchester
02125
Ventimiglia, William, 287 Groveland St., Haverhill
01830
Vuilleumier, Pierre DuPont, Box 111, West Hyan-
nisport 02672
Wade, Ronald C, 238 North St., Stoneham 02180
Wadsworth, Leslie R., 79 Taylor St., Granby 01033
Wakefield, Charles W., 7 Howland Rd., Assonet
02702
Waldrop, Charles T., Skidmore College, Saratoga
Springs, N. Y. 12866
Walker, Edward A., 1101 Main Street, Brockton
02401
Wallace, Emery L., 586 Fuller St., Ludlow Center
01056
Wallace, John E., RFD Martha's Vineyard, West
Tisbury 02575
Wallen, Ronald E., 395 High Street, Holyoke 01040
Walter, Thomas, 15 Holding St., Beverly 01915
Walters, Harold D., 215 Herrick Rd., Apt. 255,
Newton Center 02159
Ward, Donald C, RFD 1, Ashbumham 01430
Ward, H. Graham, First Cong'l Ch., Main St.,
Williamstown 01267
Ward, Philip H., 105 Springfield St., Chicopee
01013
Warner, Leonard H., 31 Downing Sl, Norwood
02062
Washburn, Gordon H., 397 High St., West Med-
ford 02155
Washburn, Malcolm E., Jr., 610 Adams St., Milton
02186
Waters, John Jr., 16 Massapoag Ave., Sharon 02067
*Webster, John P., Chesterfield Rd., Williamsburg
01096 ^
Wedlock, Paul E-, 104 Main St., Groton 01450
Weir, Richard A., 139 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth
02769
Weiskel, Frank M., 32 Chester Rd., Belmont 02178
Welch, Albert W., 31 Quint Ave., Allston 02134
Welch, Stephen Wayne, 65 Townsend St., Pepper-
ell 01463
Wells, Donald A-, 2 Benjamin Rd., Lexington 02173
Wells, J. Stuart, 709 Massachusetts Ave., Box-
borough 01719
Wells, Peter A., 52 Sumner & Fort Pleasant Aves.,
Springfield 01108
Werley, John, 71 Longfellow Rd., Watertown 02172
West, Paul F., 124 Montgomery St., Cambridge
02140
Wheelock, Arthur S., 48 Bay View Circle, Oster-
viUe 02655
Whiston, Lionel A., 22 Dedham St., Wrentham
02093
tWhitaker, Phillip, Bapt., Main St., Sterling 01564
Whitcomb, Donald D., 2 Church Street, Paxton
01612
White, Arthur F., Brookview Rd., Boxford 01921
tWhite, Forrest L., Meth., 41 Norwood St., Everett
02149
White, H. Ellsworth, Jr., 302 Chicopee Street
Chicopee 01013
Whitehead, R. Jack, 22 Main Street, Foxboro
02035
tWhitlock, Carlos M., Presby, 67 Colton Place,
Longmeadow 01106
Whittle, Reed, 25 Cushman Rd., White Pl^ns,
N. Y. 10606
Whyte, James M., Box 1094, Orleans 02653
Wiegand, Dudley W., 27 Prospect St., Topsfield
01983
Wilcox, Richard F, 354 Florence St., Fall River
02720
Wilder, Amos N., 10 Bates St., Cambridge 02140
Williams, David C, 50 North St., Tewksbury 01876
tWilliams, Donald, Meth., 80 Vernon St., Brookline
02146
Williams, Elwood E., Maple St., Oakham 01065
1977
Alphabetical List
167
Williams, George H.. 58 Pinehurst Rd., Belmont
02178
Williamson, Joseph C, 67 Newbury St., Boston
02116
*Willis, James M., The Common, Royalston 01368
Wilson, Frederick C, 34 Highland Ave., East
Northfield 01360
Wilson, Harold 0., Jr.. P.O. Box 328, Winchendon
01475
Windemiller, Duane A., 227 Mill St., Haverhill
01830
Witham, Robert, 573 Pleasant St., Framingham
01701
tWolfe, Clyde, Bapt., 23 Wain St.. Northboro 01532
Wonson, Arthur S.. Jr.. Riverview Hill, Essex 01929
Wood. Jerome H., Williamsburg Rd., Worthington
01098
Wood, Robert L., Main Street, Medfield 02052
Woods, David A., 404 Washington St., Duxbury
02332
Woodworth, Ernest H., Jr., 27 Edsell Dr., Fram-
ingham 01701
Workman, M. Jam.es, 12 Elm St., Braintree 02184
Worthley, Harold F., 14 Mansfield Avenue, Norton
02766
Wright, David D., 8 Knollwood Drive, Shrewsbury
01545
Wyanski, Richard, State St., Granby 01033
Yaker, Henri M., 15 Mulberry St., Scranton, Pa
18510
Yamashita, Tadanori, 2 Amherst Rd., South Had-
ley 01075
Yeagle, Lloyd R., 134 Main St., Oxford 01540
Y'ohn, David W., Box 15, West Barnstable 02668
Y'oo, Charles 0., 28 Hillside Rd., Dedham 02026
tYoung, Earl A., 380 Main St., Araesbury 01913
Zappula, Jon Thomas, 686 Washington Street,
Holliston 01746
Zeckhausen, Paul W., Jr., 500 Main Street, Wilbra-
ham 01095
Zimmerman, Larry A., 22 Arlington Street, Dracut
01826
Zuern, Elden D. J., 77 Maplewood Circle, Brockton
02402
MASSACHUSETTS CONGREGATIONAL FUND
First Trust — a balanced fund
Second Trust — an income fund
Third Trust — an equity fund
The Massachusetts Congregational Fund was established in 1945
as a means of bringing professional investment management to bear
on the handling of the capital funds of the Massachusetts Conference
and churches and organizations affiliated with it. Jn nearly three
decades the Fund has provided continuity and the steady application
of sound investment principles to the assets put in its care.
The three trusts named in the heading operate as mutual funds
with no loading and a minimum of expense. The First National Bank
of Boston provides the custody of the assets, the collection and dis-
tribution of income and investment service. Each trust has a differ-
ent objective as indicated by their names so that separately or in
combination almost any objective may be achieved. The net assets
of the three trusts now approximate $11 million market value.
The officers and members of the Fund's Board composed of busi-
ness and financial executives well known in Massachusetts, ask con-
sideration of the churches for the investment of additional funds in
one or more of the trusts. They are open for new subscriptions (and
redemptions) four times each year, on January 1, April 1, July 1,
and October 1 upon prior application.
The performance of the Fund, whether judged by the past year's
results, or over a long period of time, is such as to indicate sound
and capable operation and to justify churches using the Fund's trusts
with confidence as effective vehicles for investing their capital assets.
For additional data on net assets and earnings of each trust, see
pages 92 through 102 of this Year Book.
President George H. EUis
Vice President T. Michael Middleton
Treasurer Ralph F. TuUer
Clerk & Assistant
Treasurer Emil C. Beck
Any officer or member of the Board will gladly provide further
information and answer questions.
Address: P. O. Box 2246, Framingham. Ma. 0170!
Phone: 617-875-5233
MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE
PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM
The Conference's Planned Giving Program is a new opportunity,
developed in cooperation with the United Church Board for Home-
land Ministries, the United Church Board for World Ministries and
the United Church Board for Ministerial Assistance, for members of
the Conference's churches to make a major gift to the work of the
Church in exchange for a guaranteed annual life income.
By the irrevocable transfer now of a capital asset, the donor and/
or another will receive an annual income for life, or a term of years
not exceeding twenty, based on official U.S. government treasury
tables; the donor will receive certain tax advantages; and the donor
may determine at the time of the gift the way in which that asset will
be used at the end of the income period. The donor's local church,
the Massachusetts Conference, and the three Boards, or anyone of
the preceding five, or a combination thereof, may be the ultimate
beneficiary of such a gift, depending on the wishes of the donor.
Life-income plans include: Gift Annuities, Deferred Payment Gift
Annuities, Pooled Income Fund, Unitrusts and Annuity Trusts.
For more information, write or call:
Rev. George D. Condon
Consultant in Financial Development
Massachusetts Conference of the
United Church of Christ
Box 2246, Salem End and Badger Roads,
Framingham, MA 01701
(617) 875-5233
Rev. Edmund W. Nutting, Director
Massachusetts Conference of the
United Church of Christ
Planned Giving Office
14 Beacon Street — Room 718
Boston; MA 02108
(617) 227-1750
BEQUESTS
Bequests to the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
are used to promote the work and interests of the Conference in the State.
Bequests may be made permanent funds by the donors, and the Conference
restricted to the income only for its general purposes or special projects.
Bequests may also be made for current work or special projects, without
restrictions on the use of principal. Another option is 'outlined in the Bylaws,
Article XV, Section 3.
There is no Federal or Massachusetts estate tax on bequests to the Mass-
achusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ.
FORM OF BEQUEST
I give to the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ,
incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the sum
of Dollars.
(The income only to be used for its general purposes.)
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